Paperless Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Paperless for Windows and since it's discontinued a lot of people are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is Trilium Notes, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Paperless and 13 are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Paperless are Paperwork, PDFKeeper, Scroll, Quill & INK and FileCenter.

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  1. Trilium Notes icon

    Trilium Notes

     126 likes

    The original trilium is transfered to this repo by its owner and the app continues to develop here as stated here: https://github.com/TriliumNext/Trilium

    426 Trilium Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Trilium Notes vs Paperless Comments
    DarkestLove
    Negative
    0

    Not the same kind of program at all! One is a document manager while the other is a notes app...

    kuyachris
    Negative
    0

    Paperless is a digital documents manager while Trilium Notes is a note taking app. Different types of apps.

    • Trilium Notes is Free and Open SourcePaperless is Paid and Proprietary
    • Trilium Notes is Privacy focused, Customizable and LightweightPaperless is not according to our users
  4. PDFKeeper icon

    PDFKeeper

     4 likes

    PDFKeeper is free, open source document management software that integrates with a compatible, relational database to provide a centralized storage and management solution for PDF documents.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • .NET Framework
    PDFKeeper screenshot 1
     
  5. Scroll, Quill & INK icon

    Scroll, Quill & INK

     12 likes

    Fast and portable note editor.

    Supports: Markdown format, HTML previews, tagging, favorites, searching, Dropbox and Google Drive synchronization, embedded photos.

    243 Scroll, Quill & INK alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Note editing in Markdown format.
     
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    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last version, 1.2.2, released in August 2018, can be still downloaded from GitHub

    Scroll, Quill & INK vs Paperless Comments
    Starbeamrainbowlabs
    Negative
    0

    This app is a note taker and paperless is a document management system

    DarkestLove
    Negative
    0

    Paperless is not a note app... it is document management/storage.

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Not a document archiving software

    • Scroll, Quill & INK is Free and Open SourcePaperless is Paid and Proprietary
  7. FileCenter icon

    FileCenter

     14 likes

    FileCenter is easy-to-install, easy-to-use paperless office software which helps home and professional users scan, archive, organize, and find computer files. FileCenter is filled with time-saving features, giving you a complete solution within a single, simple interface.

    48 FileCenter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted
    Manage & organize files from a single, unified interface
     
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    FileCenter vs Paperless Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It allows PDF files to be imported, folders on drives to be watched then for the files to be organised. As long as the PDFs are in the app you will find them. Built in scan support too.

    • FileCenter is Paid and ProprietaryPaperless is also Paid and Proprietary
  8. vim-pad icon

    vim-pad

     3 likes

    a quick notetaking plugin. Contribute to fmoralesc/vim-pad development by creating an account on GitHub.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    vim-pad vs Paperless Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Vim-pad is a note-taking tool, while Paperless is a scanning/document management/receipt management tool. Not intended for the same use at all.

    • vim-pad is Free and Open SourcePaperless is Paid and Proprietary
  9. Allo icon

    Allo

     30 likes

    Allo is the online workspace for visual collaboration and teamwork for remote teams. With our interactive and visual workspace teams can collaborate over, notes, design, sketches, tasks, processes, and work.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Allo screenshot 1
     
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    Allo vs Paperless Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Allo is a task- and project-management tool, whereas Paperless is a scanning, document/receipt management, and archiving tool. Not intended for the same use at all.

    • Allo is Freemium and ProprietaryPaperless is Paid and Proprietary
  10. eDoc Organizer icon

    eDoc Organizer

     7 likes

    eDoc Organizer is a document management software solution for home and small business users. It is an easy to use applciation that can help you scan and manage your paper documents along side all your digital documents.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    eDoc Organizer Main Window
     
  11. OpenKM icon

    OpenKM

     14 likes

    OpenKM is a management solution that allows businesses to control the production, storage, management and distribution of electronic documents, yielding greater effectiveness and the ability to reuse information and to control flow of the documents.

    24 OpenKM alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Java
    OpenKM screenshot 1
     
  12. OpenText Capture Center icon

    OpenText Capture Center

     1 like

    Automatically capture and interpret paper documents, scanned images, email, and faxes using sophisticated document and character recognition software

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  13. Imixs-Office workflow icon

    Imixs-Office workflow

     1 like

    Imixs-Office workflow is a Open Source BPM Platform for small and medium business. It helps you to digitize your business processes and connecting your employees, customers and partners.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Imixs-Office workflow screenshot 1
     
  14. Neat icon

    Neat

     Like

    Find scanners and scanner software to help you transform your receipts, documents and business cards into information that works for you.

    17 Neat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Neat screenshot 1
     
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    Neat vs Paperless Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Great paperless office features… but quite expensive!

    • Neat is Paid and ProprietaryPaperless is also Paid and Proprietary
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