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As of 30 August 2026, Laserfiche starts at $50/month. Laserfiche is a leading enterprise content management platform used by government agencies to digitize records, automate workflows, and manage documents securel. Softwr lists it under Government. Laserfiche is launched in 1987, available on Web, iOS, Android, Windows.
Overview
What Laserfiche does
Laserfiche is a leading enterprise content management platform used by government agencies to digitize records, automate workflows, and manage documents securely. The platform helps governments reduce paper, improve efficiency, and ensure compliance with records retention requirements.
What people use it for
- Citizen Services
- Records Management
- Public Safety
- Civic Engagement
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Where it falls short
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- Self-hosted deployment requires dedicated IT resources and infrastructure management
- Complex implementation often requires significant upfront customization
- High total cost of ownership for on-premises deployments due to infrastructure needs
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- LaserfichevsDocuWare
DocuWare: Cloud and self-hosted document management with strong workflow automation particularly for finance operations
Pricing
What Laserfiche costs
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Cloud
$50 /mo
- Document Management
- Workflow Automation
- Records Management
Capabilities
Features
Document Capture
Workflow Automation
Records Management
Electronic Forms
Process Automation
Microsoft Office
Integration with Microsoft Office
SharePoint
Integration with SharePoint
Salesforce
Integration with Salesforce
Web support
Available on web
Desktop support
Available on desktop
Ios support
Available on ios
Android support
Available on android
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Questions people ask
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Does Laserfiche offer both cloud and self-hosted options?
Yes. Laserfiche Cloud offers three tiers (Starter $53/user/month, Professional $73, Business $93). Laserfiche 12 provides self-hosted deployment for organizations requiring on-premise infrastructure or with strict security and regulatory constraints.
SourceWhat does Laserfiche capture from documents?
Laserfiche provides document capture, electronic forms, workflow automation, case management, mobile access, and government-certified records management with automatic filing and retention schedules.
SourceCan Laserfiche track document workflows automatically?
Yes. Laserfiche includes workflow automation that tracks and fulfills processes like FOIA requests, with access controls, audit trails, and automated recordkeeping for compliance.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Laserfiche
- Company
- Laserfiche
- Based in
- Long Beach, California
- Founders
- Nien-Ling Wacker
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- OnBase
- CivicPlus
- Legistar
- CKAN
- Socrata
- IAPro
- SAP for Government
- Axon Records
- NextRequest
- VUEWorks
- ShotSpotter
- Springbrook Software
- Vigilant Solutions
- Workday Government
- Zencity
- Granicus
- Tyler Brazos
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