d.velop documents
German DMS for cloud, on-premises or hybrid use, certified under IDW PS 880 for GoBD
Quick Overview
| Company | d.velop AG |
|---|---|
| Category | Document Management |
| Headquarters | Gescher, Germany |
| Founded | 1992 |
| EU Presence | EU (Germany) |
| Data Location | Cloud on Amazon Web Services or Open Telekom Cloud with European data locations, or on-premises or hybrid operation |
| Open Source | No |
| Compliance | d.velop AG holds ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 50001:2018 and TISAX Level 2; d.velop documents is certified under IDW PS 880 for audit-proof archiving in accordance with GoBD |
| Pricing | Cloud packages at EUR 27 (Basic), EUR 39 (Business) and EUR 55 (Ultimate) per user per month plus VAT, with a 12-month minimum term; on-premises and hybrid operation are offered without a published price |
| Free Option | 30-day free trial of the cloud packages |
| Replaces | Microsoft SharePoint, M-Files, Box |
Detailed Review
d.velop documents is the document management system of d.velop AG and the core of a wider platform that also covers process automation, digital signatures, intelligent document processing, contract management and invoice processing. d.velop documents supports cloud, on-premises and hybrid operation.
The cloud is sold in three packages: Basic with digital archiving and 100 GB of storage, Business with 1,000 GB, digital workflows, collaboration and an AI assistant, and Ultimate with 2,000 GB, unlimited workflows and additional signature capabilities. d.velop reports more than 15,000 customer organisations and lists public administration, healthcare, finance and industry as its main sectors.
d.velop AG is based at Schildarpstrasse 6-8 in Gescher, Germany, was founded there in 1992 and employs approximately 1,100 people. d.velop AG describes itself as a subsidiary group owned by d.velop holding GmbH and as under complete European ownership.
The certification page lists ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 50001:2018 and TISAX Level 2 for d.velop AG, and an IDW PS 880 certification of d.velop documents for audit-proof archiving in accordance with GoBD. For cloud infrastructure d.velop names two partners, Amazon Web Services and Open Telekom Cloud, with European data locations.
The d.velop documents cloud packages cost EUR 27, EUR 39 and EUR 55 per user per month plus VAT. The d.velop store states a 12-month minimum term with automatic annual renewal unless cancelled three months before the end of the contract year. A 30-day free trial gives access to all features.
No price is published for on-premises or hybrid operation. d.velop documents fits organisations that need attested archiving and workflows and accept a yearly commitment. It ranks second rather than first because one of the two named infrastructure partners is an American provider; buyers who want to avoid that should ask d.velop which platform their tenant would run on.
What d.velop documents does well
- d.velop publishes cloud prices of EUR 27, EUR 39 and EUR 55 per user per month plus VAT
- d.velop documents is certified under IDW PS 880 for audit-proof archiving in accordance with GoBD, according to the d.velop certification page
- d.velop AG holds ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and TISAX Level 2
- d.velop documents can be operated in the cloud, on-premises or as a hybrid
- d.velop offers a 30-day free trial with access to all features
Where d.velop documents falls short
- d.velop names Amazon Web Services as one of its two cloud infrastructure partners, next to Open Telekom Cloud
- The d.velop store sets a 12-month minimum term with automatic renewal and three months' notice
- d.velop publishes no price for on-premises or hybrid operation
- Digital workflows and the AI assistant start in the Business package at EUR 39, not in Basic
Standout feature. d.velop documents combines a published per-user cloud price with the longest list of certificates in this comparison, including an IDW PS 880 certification for audit-proof archiving under GoBD.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- d.velop publishes cloud prices of EUR 27, EUR 39 and EUR 55 per user per month plus VAT
- d.velop documents is certified under IDW PS 880 for audit-proof archiving in accordance with GoBD, according to the d.velop certification page
- d.velop AG holds ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and TISAX Level 2
- d.velop documents can be operated in the cloud, on-premises or as a hybrid
- d.velop offers a 30-day free trial with access to all features
Cons
- d.velop names Amazon Web Services as one of its two cloud infrastructure partners, next to Open Telekom Cloud
- The d.velop store sets a 12-month minimum term with automatic renewal and three months' notice
- d.velop publishes no price for on-premises or hybrid operation
- Digital workflows and the AI assistant start in the Business package at EUR 39, not in Basic
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is d.velop documents?
d.velop documents is the document management system of d.velop AG and the core of a wider platform that also covers process automation, digital signatures, intelligent document processing, contract management and invoice processing. d.velop documents supports cloud, on-premises and hybrid operation.
The cloud is sold in three packages: Basic with digital archiving and 100 GB of storage, Business with 1,000 GB, digital workflows, collaboration and an AI assistant, and Ultimate with 2,000 GB, unlimited workflows and additional signature capabilities. d.velop reports more than 15,000 customer organisations and lists public administration, healthcare, finance and industry as its main sectors.
Where is d.velop documents based?
d.velop documents operates from Gescher, Germany, which places it under EU (Germany). Compliance: d.velop AG holds ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 50001:2018 and TISAX Level 2; d.velop documents is certified under IDW PS 880 for audit-proof archiving in accordance with GoBD.
What does d.velop documents cost?
Cloud packages at EUR 27 (Basic), EUR 39 (Business) and EUR 55 (Ultimate) per user per month plus VAT, with a 12-month minimum term; on-premises and hybrid operation are offered without a published price. 30-day free trial of the cloud packages.
Who is d.velop documents best for?
Mid-sized and large organisations that need named certifications, workflows and a published per-user cloud price. d.velop documents combines a published per-user cloud price with the longest list of certificates in this comparison, including an IDW PS 880 certification for audit-proof archiving under GoBD.
What are the drawbacks of d.velop documents?
d.velop names Amazon Web Services as one of its two cloud infrastructure partners, next to Open Telekom Cloud. The d.velop store sets a 12-month minimum term with automatic renewal and three months' notice. d.velop publishes no price for on-premises or hybrid operation. Digital workflows and the AI assistant start in the Business package at EUR 39, not in Basic.
Is d.velop documents a good alternative to Microsoft SharePoint?
d.velop documents is built as a European alternative to Microsoft SharePoint: German DMS for cloud, on-premises or hybrid use, certified under IDW PS 880 for GoBD. It will not be a like-for-like feature match in every respect, so check the review above for where the two genuinely differ before switching.
How does d.velop documents compare to other Document Management tools?
d.velop documents is one of several European Document Management tools we cover. It is most often compared with Microsoft SharePoint, M-Files, Box.