1. [Home](https://www.g2.com/) 2. ... 3. [Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/enterprise-content-management-ecm) 4. [M-Files Discussions](https://www.g2.com/products/m-files/discuss) [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_06018155420e099d3969ff1d73e217cf/m-files.jpg "Product Avatar Image") ](/products/m-files/reviews) [ M-Files ](/products/m-files/reviews) (273)4.4/5 M-Files delivers Context-First Document Management with an AI-native, metadata-driven architecture that eliminates information chaos and improves productivity across the document lifecycle. By linking documents to the people, processes, clients, and projects that give them meaning, M-Files creates a unified, connected environment that accelerates decision-making, strengthens governance, and streamlines industry-specific workflows through advanced workflow automation and AI. M-Files is also the only document management system that is native to Microsoft 365. This unified solution extends Microsoft collaboration, Copilot, and Purview capabilities to curated M-Files content, enabling stronger security, more consistent compliance, and more accurate AI outcomes grounded in trusted, contextualized information. Organizations gain a seamless, future-ready environment that maximizes ROI on their Microsoft investments while supporting smarter and more efficient work across the business. 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