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Sohodox

By ITAZ Technologies Free to try Editors' Rating

Editors' Review

Download.com Staff Jun 15, 2010

Small businesses frequently must choose between "enterprise" (pronounced "expensive") solutions and personal software that just isn't up to the job. ITAZ Sohodox is a document management application specifically tailored for the small office, but it has many uses outside the workplace, since it creates a centralized, searchable, multiuser database of all your documents. Sohodox works with any TWAIN-compatible scanner and saves documents in a wide range of formats, including PDF and TIFF. It even has OCR capabilities.

Sohodox has single-user and client installation options; we tested the single-user installation. The interface resembles Microsoft's Outlook and similar e-mail clients, only with a unique tabbed toolbar: the Home tab contains labeled icons for basic controls, and the Tools tab accesses settings and other functions. The Help document is displayed when you first open Sohodox; it contains a link to helpful video tutorials. The program is quite easy to use, though, with pop-up dialogs for settings and operation. The Multi-User Data Base has automatic configuration options for various profiles. We especially like the ease with which the Template Manager lets you create and modify document templates by simply browsing to any example.

Sohodox isn't cheap, but it's certainly affordable, and its ability to bring order to the chaos of the typical small office makes it an excellent value. It combines a flexible document manager and database with useful extras like annotation, fax and e-mail, and password protection. However, it's Sohodox's multiuser document storage and retrieval capabilities that set it apart and earn our recommendation.

Editors' note: This is a review of the full version of Sohodox 6.1.0.5 . The trial is limited to 30 days of use.

Full Specifications

What's new in version 9.5.0.9

  • Sohodox Drive appears like any other drive in Windows Explorer and the File Open box
  • Capture folders are special folders which allow you to quickly add documents to Sohodox without opening the Sohodox Desktop Client.
  • Sohodox Virtual Printer lets you print any file from any Windows application and save it as a PDF file in Sohodox.
  • Sohodox now works with SQL Server Express 2012 Edition.
    Using the Send To Sohodox option, you can quickly add files to Sohodox without opening the Sohodox Desktop Client.
  • Sohodox allows you to add pre-scanned files to the Sohodox Scan window.
  • You can now merge two or more scanned pages and save them as PDF or TIFF files.

General

Release November 20, 2014
Date Added November 20, 2014
Version 9.5.0.9

Operating Systems

Operating Systems Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7
Additional Requirements Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0

Popularity

Total Downloads 5,151
Downloads Last Week 1
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Developer's Description

SOHODOX is Windows based document management software that is tailor-made for the requirements and budget of small and mid-sized businesses. Documents are not only safely stored, but they are well organized. What are SOHODOX's main features?

  • Ease of Use
    A simple interface that is easy to navigate with a drag-and-drop feature that allows you to add files easily.
  • Organize Efficiently
    Using folders, tags, document linkups and SOHODOX Drive enables to arrange your digital database with no effort.
  • Capture Folders
    SOHODOX monitors the folders on your system and imports new documents into its database.
  • SOHODOX Drive
    SOHODOX Drive gives the opportunity to access the database through Windows Explorer without opening the software.
  • Powerful Search
    SOHODOX allows you to search using folders, tags and document names. Full text search means that your text and scanned documents content can be searched too.
  • Security Protection
    Multi-user with private and public folder based sharing.
  • Add Annotations
    Need to highlight or leave a note on the document for the rest of the team to see? SOHODOX has a feature for that. Stamps and signatures can also be added.
  • Companion Mobile App
    The SOHODOX mobile app for Android and iOS devices acts as a companion to the main SOHODOX application. Apart from a strong security, the biggest function of the App is the ability to access any of your SOHODOX files from anywhere.
SOHODOX offers a cost-effective document management solution with all the necessary functions needed to handle any document types used by small businesses. SOHODOX can be used by all kinds of businesses like accounting, construction or physicians offices. By manage their paper and electronic files better, businesses become more efficient.

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