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At a Glance
IBM FileNet Content Manager
IBM FileNet Content Manager
Star Rating
(138)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (70.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Perceptive Content
Perceptive Content
Star Rating
(33)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Perceptive Content excels in ease of use, with a score of 8.3, making it more user-friendly compared to IBM FileNet Content Manager, which has a lower score of 7.4. Reviewers mention that the intuitive interface of Perceptive Content significantly reduces the learning curve for new users.
  • Reviewers say that Perceptive Content has a more favorable ease of setup rating of 7.1, while IBM FileNet Content Manager struggles with a score of 5.9. Users on G2 highlight that the straightforward installation process of Perceptive Content allows for quicker deployment in organizations.
  • G2 users mention that Perceptive Content has a higher score for ease of administration at 7.9, compared to IBM FileNet Content Manager's 6.9. Users report that the administrative tools in Perceptive Content are more accessible and provide better support for managing content workflows.
  • Reviewers mention that both products have similar quality of support ratings, with Perceptive Content at 7.6 and IBM FileNet Content Manager at 7.7. However, users on G2 note that Perceptive Content's support team is often more responsive and helpful in resolving issues quickly.
  • Users say that Perceptive Content has a slightly lower product direction score of 7.6 compared to IBM FileNet Content Manager's 7.7. However, reviewers mention that Perceptive Content's roadmap includes features that are more aligned with mid-market needs, while IBM FileNet focuses on enterprise-level enhancements.
  • G2 users report that Perceptive Content is particularly strong in the mid-market segment, capturing 50% of reviews, while IBM FileNet Content Manager is favored by enterprise users, with 70.8% of reviews coming from that segment. This distinction suggests that Perceptive Content may be better suited for smaller organizations looking for a cost-effective solution.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
IBM FileNet Content Manager
No pricing available
Perceptive Content
No pricing available
Free Trial
IBM FileNet Content Manager
Free Trial is available
Perceptive Content
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
91
8.1
24
Ease of Use
7.4
91
8.3
28
Ease of Setup
5.9
65
7.1
18
Ease of Admin
6.9
63
7.9
13
Quality of Support
7.7
88
7.6
20
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.7
65
7.9
14
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
86
7.6
24
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM FileNet Content Manager
IBM FileNet Content Manager
Perceptive Content
Perceptive Content
IBM FileNet Content Manager and Perceptive Content are categorized as Document Management
Unique Categories
IBM FileNet Content Manager
IBM FileNet Content Manager has no unique categories
Perceptive Content
Perceptive Content has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM FileNet Content Manager
IBM FileNet Content Manager
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
8.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
20.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
70.8%
Perceptive Content
Perceptive Content
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
3.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
50.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
46.9%
Reviewers' Industry
IBM FileNet Content Manager
IBM FileNet Content Manager
Insurance
20.4%
Banking
14.8%
Information Technology and Services
13.0%
Government Administration
9.3%
Financial Services
7.4%
Other
35.2%
Perceptive Content
Perceptive Content
Higher Education
40.6%
Hospital & Health Care
12.5%
Education Management
12.5%
Information Technology and Services
9.4%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
6.3%
Other
18.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
IBM FileNet Content Manager
IBM FileNet Content Manager
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Ravi Varma M.
RM
Ravi Varma M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

In my entire career of 10 yrs on FileNet we did not see single issue related to the product with any Version of FileNet we have used. It is the best ECM and BPM tool, I can say FileNet is the evergreen product when compared with other competitors with...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

The settings within IBM's Enterprise Content Management software are vast and it takes a lot of digging in the documentation to figure out even some simple changes. When you start pulling multiple components into your system you really have to start...

Perceptive Content
Perceptive Content
Most Helpful Favorable Review
James H.
JH
James H.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care

What I like best about ImageNow is the incredible amount of flexibility that it affords our organization. Due to the ease in which it allows us to develop customized workflows, I'm always confident that I can design and build a solution that meets the needs...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Pharmaceuticals
GP
Verified User in Pharmaceuticals

Setting up this software with other software I use was somewhat problematic and required the assistance of my IT department to be get it up and running correctly. I do not recommend this software for users who do not consider themselves technologically...

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Discussions
IBM FileNet Content Manager
IBM FileNet Content Manager Discussions
Does IBM FileNet content Manager support Russian language?
1 comment
JR
The text indicates that something is compatible with or includes the Russian language.Read more
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IBM FileNet Content Manager has no more discussions with answers
Perceptive Content
Perceptive Content Discussions
What is perceptive content desktop client?
1 comment
Official Response from Perceptive Content
The Perceptive Content desktop client is part of the Perceptive Content platform, a scalable content services platform that manages the entire content...Read more
What is OnBase system?
1 comment
Official Response from OnBase
Hi, Thank you for the question. OnBase provides core capabilities for multi-channel capture, content management, process automation, case management,...Read more
What is ImageNow?
1 comment
Official Response from Perceptive Content
Hi, Thank you for your question. Perceptive Content was formerly known as ImageNow. If you would like more information regarding Perceptive Content,...Read more