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Alfresco Community Edition Alternatives

Should you replace Alfresco Community Edition?

Box is the strongest catalog alternative to evaluate for Alfresco Community Edition.

Alfresco Community Edition

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Alfresco Community Edition alternatives

See how Alfresco Community Edition compares to 7 alternative apps you can switch to.

BoxBest FitSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$180/yrBox is a good fit if: your organization requires enterprise-grade security, compliance certifications, and content governance at scale.
Dropbox B...Strong ContenderSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$180/yr$18/monthDropbox Business is a good fit if: your priority is reliable file storage, seamless cross-device syncing, and simple sharing with external partners.
M-FilesStrong ContenderPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--M-Files automates metadata classification that Alfresco requires manual engineering to achieve, cutting deployment time by months.
NuxeoWorth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Nuxeo is a good fit if: you require enterprise-grade scalability for millions of documents with complex metadata and workflow automation.
OpentextWorth ConsideringSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$420/yrOpentext is a good fit if: your organization operates in regulated industries requiring strict document retention, legal hold, and audit trail capabilities.
Microsoft...Not RecommendedSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$60/yrMicrosoft Sharepoint is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.
Hyland On...Not RecommendedSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$1,500/yrHyland Onbase is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.

Box and Dropbox Business selected for comparison.

Annual costTotal subscription cost for each app, shown for the selected billing period.
Alfresco ...

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Community Edition

Public catalog pricing. Organization spend is not included.

Box

$300

Business

Public catalog pricing estimate.

Dropbox B...

$180

Essentials ($18/month)

Public catalog pricing estimate.

3-Year Net SavingEstimated savings over three years after migration and setup costs.
Alfresco ...

$0

No migration in the current app baseline.

Box

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After $8,000 estimated migration cost.

Dropbox B...

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After $4,000 estimated migration cost.

Team Fit ScoreHow closely the app matches the teams, workflows, and usage patterns currently in place.
Alfresco ...

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Box

75/100

Box excels for organizations requiring strict compliance, governance, and security controls over content. Legal, finance, and healthcare teams benefit from its robust audit trails and retention policies. Creative and product teams often find its interface rigid compared to more fluid collaboration tools and may resist adoption without extensive training.

Dropbox B...

78/100

Marketing, creative, and distributed teams benefit from Dropbox's robust file syncing and large transfer capabilities. Engineering and product teams often struggle due to the lack of native task management, sprint planning, and workflow automation, requiring separate project management tools. High ease-of-use drives rapid adoption among non-technical staff.

Adoption RiskExpected friction, training effort, and behavior change needed to move teams onto the alternative.
Alfresco ...

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Public adoption signal for the current app.

Box

medium

Box is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 6 weeks and $8,000 one-time cost.

Dropbox B...

low

Dropbox Business is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 3 weeks and $4,000 one-time cost.

User satisfactionAvailable rating and review signal for team sentiment around the app.
Alfresco ...

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Box

4.2/5.0

24700 reviews

Dropbox B...

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25000 reviews

Timeline & DisruptionExpected migration duration and disruption to normal workflows.
Alfresco ...

No migration needed

Box

6 weeks

Medium

Box is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 6 weeks and $8,000 one-time cost.

Dropbox B...

3 weeks

Medium

Dropbox Business is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 3 weeks and $4,000 one-time cost.

Setup & trainingOne-time implementation, enablement, and training investment required.
Alfresco ...

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Box

$8,000

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Dropbox B...

$4,000

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Integration CoverageHow much of the current integration and workflow surface is covered by the app.
Alfresco ...

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Box

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Supports 1,500 native integrations.

Dropbox B...

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Supports 3,000 native integrations.

Feature Match (%)How closely the app matches current feature needs, including notable gaps or risks.
Alfresco ...

100%

Box

85%

  • No native document editing without Office 365 or G Suite integration
  • File upload limits start at 2GB on lower tiers
  • Advanced security features require Enterprise plan
Dropbox B...

80%

  • No native project management or task dependencies
  • 3-user minimum on Advanced tier excludes very small teams
  • Limited offline access without pre-synced files
  • Costs scale linearly without volume discounts on entry tiers
CertificationsSecurity, privacy, and compliance certifications available for each app.
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Box
SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001ISO 27018HIPAAGDPRFedRAMP HighPCI DSSISO 27701
Dropbox B...
SOC 2 Type IISOC 3ISO 27001ISO 27018ISO 27701GDPRHIPAAFedRAMP AuthorizedPCI DSS
Choose This IfThe conditions where keeping or switching to this app is likely to make sense.
Alfresco ...

You already standardize on this app.

Box

Your organization requires enterprise-grade security, compliance certifications, and content governance at scale

Dropbox B...

Your priority is reliable file storage, seamless cross-device syncing, and simple sharing with external partners

Avoid This IfThe conditions where this app is likely to create cost, workflow, or adoption risk.
Alfresco ...

Public pricing or fit signals no longer match your needs.

Box

Your team needs lightweight, real-time collaborative document editing without integrating separate office suites

Dropbox B...

You require built-in project management, complex approval workflows, or database functionality without third-party add-ons

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