Docsvault: A Practical On-Premise Alternative to ImageNow
Many organizations have relied on ImageNow (rebranded as Hyland Perceptive Content ) for on-premise document management, capturing, and workflow automation. With ImageNow entering extended support and its focus shifting toward cloud solutions, businesses are exploring alternatives that provide secure, actively supported, and modern on-premise document management capabilities.
Docsvault is an on-premise document management software that offers centralized document storage, workflow automation, PDF editing, Office and Outlook integration, mobile/web access, and compliance tools. It is a practical, cost-effective solution for organizations seeking control, usability, and long-term support.
Why Businesses Need an Alternative to ImageNow
- End of Mainstream Support: ImageNow on-premise products are now under extended support, limiting updates and exposing its users to security risk and future compatibility.
- Cloud Migration Pressure: Some organizations prefer to remain on-premise for compliance or IT strategy reasons.
- Simplified Administration: Many businesses seek DMS solutions that are easier to deploy and manage.
- Integrated Document Management: Organizations want a solution with core DMS features built-in, reducing reliance on multiple add-ons.
Core DMS Features You’ll Find in Docsvault
Migrating to Docsvault ensures continuity in all essential document management capabilities:
- Central document repository
- Version control
- Metadata-Based Saving & Retrieval
- Secure access controls
- Full-text and metadata search
- Check-in/check-out functionality
- Document previews
- Microsoft Office integration
- Detailed audit trails
Optional Add-Ons:
- Advanced data capture / OCR for bulk scanning
- Custom eForms for external & internal submission
- Sign & Request Signature using Digital Signature add-on
- Integration with ERP/CRM systems via REST-based API add-on
Why Docsvault is a Strong ImageNow Alternative
1. Easy Transition with Familiar Features
Docsvault makes moving from ImageNow simple. Core features like version control, document saving and retrieval workflows and metadata management remain familiar, so employees hit the ground running without extra training. Migration of files and metadata is seamless, enabling quick adoption and uninterrupted productivity.
2. Expert-Assisted Migration
Docsvault simplifies moving from ImageNow by supporting document and metadata migration while preserving hierarchy and structures with all essential information.
With migration tools and expert guidance, your organization can transition smoothly, ensuring data integrity and zero or very minimal disruption to daily operations.
3. Cost-Effective and Scalable
Docsvault’s pricing is straightforward and significantly lower than ImageNow ’ enterprise licensing. This makes it easier for organizations to scale document management across teams without prohibitive licensing fees.
4.Future-Ready On-Premise Commitment
While many vendors push customers toward cloud-only options, Docsvault continues to support flexible on-premise deployments, ensuring businesses that require local data control can maintain compliance and operational autonomy.
5. Easy Administration and Faster Deployment
With an intuitive interface and simplified administration tools, Docsvault reduces IT overhead. Deployments are quicker, and staff can be trained in days, not weeks.
6. Simplified Records Management and Compliance
Docsvault offers retention policies, legal hold, and audit trails, meeting compliance needs. For most mid-sized organizations, this balance of simplicity and security is exactly what’s required.
Who Should Consider Docsvault?
- Organizations using ImageNow that have reached end-of-life and out of support.
- Businesses in regulated sectors (legal, financial, healthcare, government) where data sovereignty and compliance require on-premise control.
- Small and mid-sized businesses seeking enterprise-grade document management without mandatory cloud migration.
- Companies that need a balanced hybrid option (on-premise control with secure mobile and web access).
FAQs
Yes. Docsvault provides core capture, storage, search, and workflow features while expanding into modern DMS capabilities like built-in PDF editing, advanced search, and compliance tools.
Docsvault has earned a strong reputation among small and mid-sized businesses for its reliable on-premise document management and responsive customer support. With an active product roadmap focused on usability, hybrid flexibility, and continuous innovation, Docsvault continues to evolve to meet the needs of modern organizations.
Docsvault offers advanced search capabilities, including full-text indexing, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), and metadata-based search. This ensures that users can quickly locate documents based on content, tags, or other criteria.
Yes, Docsvault provides a no-code workflow automation feature that allows users to design and manage document-centric workflows without programming skills. This feature streamlines processes and enhances productivity.
Yes, Docsvault provides a 30-day free trial that grants full access to all features without requiring a credit card. This allows potential users to experience the software firsthand.
Docsvault is known for its responsive customer support, offering assistance through various channels. Users have reported positive experiences with the support team, praising their promptness and effectiveness. Capterra
Yes. Docsvault document management solution is actively maintained with ongoing feature development and support.
Yes. Docsvault supports full on-premise deployment with optional hybrid access via web and mobile clients.
Yes. Docsvault offers native integration with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook for seamless everyday use.
Yes. Docsvault includes a built-in PDF editor that allows users to view, edit, annotate, convert, split, append, redact, and optimize PDF documents without the need for third-party software.
Absolutely. Docsvault’s Outlook integration provides a full suite of tools for email management. Its intelligent add-in detects duplicate emails, enables custom filing, and allows direct storage of matter-related correspondence into the DMS — ensuring organized, clutter-free records.
Learn more: Outlook Integration in Docsvault
Yes — Docsvault offers a comprehensive migration process that ensures a smooth transition from your existing DMS to Docsvault while preserving your valuable data and metadata::
- Structure preservation: The migration process maintains the original document structure and hierarchy, ensuring that your data is organized in a familiar manner within Docsvault.
- Metadata mapping: : Docsvault’s migration process allows for precise mapping of your existing DMS metadata fields to corresponding fields in Docsvault, preserving the essential information associated with your documents.
Our team will guide you through a smooth migration to Docsvault, ensuring a seamless transition. Docsvault’s migration tools and team can assist in planning and executing a smooth migration process tailored to your data export format and business requirements.
