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# Document Locator

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> Document Locator is a document management tool that helps businesses handle policies, compliance standards, reporting, and more.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 42 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses Document Locator?

Mid to large size organizations that require document control for quality, compliance, projects, contracts, HR, and other business processes needing file organization and consistency.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 42 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support Software | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: ColumbiaSoft
- **Location**: Portland, US
- **Founded**: 1998

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$22.00
- **Pricing model**: Per User
- **Pricing Details**: Subscription pricing for On Premise or Cloud.
- **Target Audience**: 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Canada, United States

## Features

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Approval Process Control
- Archiving & Retention
- Attestation
- Audit Management
- Audit Trail
- Change Management Software
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Compliance Management
- Compliance Tracking
- Content Publishing Options
- Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
- Customizable Templates
- Document Capture
- Document Check-in/Check-out
- Document Classification
- Document Coding & Control
- Document Management Software
- Document Storage
- Electronic Forms
- Electronic Signature
- Employee Management
- File Conversion
- File Sharing Software
- Full Text Search
- Monitoring
- Onboarding Software
- Policy Creation
- Quality Control
- Reporting & Statistics
- Revision History
- Search/Filter
- Self Service Portal
- Single Sign On Software
- Third-Party Integrations
- Version Comparison
- Version Control
- Version Rollback
- Workflow Management Software

## Integrations (25 total)

- Acumatica Cloud ERP
- AutoCAD
- Bluebeam Revu
- Box
- ComplianceWire
- Converge
- Docusign
- Dropbox Backup
- ENVI
- Harvest
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Microsoft Outlook
- Namely

... and 10 more integrations

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base Software
- Phone Support
- Chat

## Category

- [Quality Management Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30099/quality-management/software)

## Related Categories

- [Document Management Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30063/document-management/software)
- [Enterprise Content Management Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31079/enterprise-content-management/software)
- [Document Control Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31197/document-control/software)
- [Document Version Control Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31421/document-version-control/software)
- [Human Resources Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/5/human-resource/software)

## Alternatives

1. [MasterControl Quality Excellence](https://www.capterra.ca/software/148577/mastercontrol) — 4.5/5 (526 reviews)
2. [Google Drive](https://www.capterra.ca/software/161425/drive) — 4.8/5 (28430 reviews)
3. [Google Docs](https://www.capterra.ca/software/160756/google-docs) — 4.7/5 (28799 reviews)
4. [Google Workspace](https://www.capterra.ca/software/168389/google-workspace) — 4.7/5 (17484 reviews)
5. [OneDrive](https://www.capterra.ca/software/161304/onedrive) — 4.5/5 (12627 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Document Locator Review" — 5.0/5

> **Gordon** | *June 27, 2025* | Aviation & Aerospace | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The search function was easy and simple to use, finding the documents I wanted has never been easier.
> 
> **Cons**: It's a little expensive, but if you can afford it, it's the best software for managing documents out there.

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### "Find a doc in a pinch" — 5.0/5

> **Mercy** | *April 8, 2025* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Easy to find a document with quick ket word searches.
> 
> **Cons**: sometimes will pop up randomly or inadvertently
> 
> pleasant experience, no drawbacks or malfunctions

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### "Simple and Straighforward" — 4.0/5

> **Rachel** | *December 28, 2024* | Business Supplies & Equipment | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: able to upload and file easily.   Being able to search and locate easily saves so much time.
> 
> **Cons**: There wasn't really anything that I disliked about using it
> 
> Simple and straightforward to use saving time in filing and locating information

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### "DL Review for RIZZO" — 5.0/5

> **Millie** | *April 10, 2024* | Civil Engineering | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: I like that you can go back and find older versions of documents. For us that is the most important feature.
> 
> **Cons**: I dislike how outdated it appears at times.

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### "Document Locator" — 4.0/5

> **Zalman** | *December 5, 2025* | Financial Services Software | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Its version control and audit trail features offer the level of traceability we need in the financial services sector. Collaboration across departments has also become more consistent since everything is accessible and updated in real time.
> 
> **Cons**: Some of the advanced configuration options require a bit more time to understand, especially when setting up new workflows. Once properly adjusted, however, the system remains stable and efficient.

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