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ColumbiaSoft

Document Locator

Composite Score
8.4 /10
CX Score
8.7 /10
Category
Document Locator
8.4 /10

What is Document Locator?

Document Locator is centralized document control software that that powers business-critical operations for quality, compliance, human resources, and more.

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Awards & Recognition

Document Locator won the following awards in the Document Management category

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Document Locator Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

90 Likeliness to Recommend

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Since last award

100 Plan to Renew

85 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+94 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Document Locator?

4% Negative
4% Neutral
92% Positive

Pros

  • Efficient Service
  • Caring
  • Saves Time
  • Respectful

Feature Ratings

Average 82

Access Tracking

86

Indexing and Classification

84

Version Control

84

Document Hosting

83

Searchability

83

Check Out Check in

83

Editor Functions

82

Metrics and Reporting

80

Security and Access Control

79

Workflow

79

Document Sharing

78

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 80

Vendor Support

85

Business Value Created

84

Availability and Quality of Training

80

Quality of Features

80

Ease of Implementation

80

Breadth of Features

79

Usability and Intuitiveness

79

Ease of Data Integration

79

Ease of IT Administration

78

Ease of Customization

77

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

72

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Document Locator Reviews

Roshni M.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Other
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jun 2026

Powerful document control,but feels outdated

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Document Locator from other similar products?

Document Locator differentiates itself through its strong focus on document control,automated workflows,and seamless Microsoft ecosystem integration.It offers robust version tracking,records management,and compliance capabilities,making it especially valuable for organizations that need secure,organized,and audit ready document processes.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of Document Locator is its intuitive document organization and version control.It makes it easy to find,track,and manage files while ensuring teams always work with the most current document,improving collaboration and reducing errors.

What do you dislike most about this product?

I dislike about Document Locator is that its interface can feel dated compared to some newer cloud native document management solutions.New users may also face a learning curve when configuring advanced workflows and administrative settings.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Someone considering Document Locator should ensure it matches their Microsoft based workflow needs,since it integrates best in that ecosystem.They should also plan for proper onboarding because setup and workflow configuration can take time,but once configured,it improves document control and compliance efficiency.

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Effective Service
  • Respectful
  • Altruistic

Millie S.

  • Role: Operations
  • Industry: Engineering
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Feb 2026

Exactly What We Need for Document Management

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Document Locator from other similar products?

I've only ever used Document Locator (DL), but we have looked into other softwares and they just never compared to the ease and functionality of DL.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The version history!!

What do you dislike most about this product?

How slow it is sometimes, but other than that it's amazing!

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

My biggest recommendation is to really think about how your team works day to day. Document Locator shines when you’re ready to move away from messy shared drives and time-wasting searches and into a system that actually makes life easier. Take the time upfront to set it up thoughtfully, organize your folders, and define workflows that make sense for your people. Once that foundation is in place, the payoff is huge. It’s easy to use, intuitive, and something your team will actually adopt, which is half the battle with software. If you value efficiency, clarity, and tools that support people instead of frustrating them, this is a solid choice.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing

Jiby J.

  • Role: Vendor Management
  • Industry: Other
  • Involvement: Vendor Selection and Purchasing
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Feb 2026

A Strong, Reliable Platform

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Document Locator from other similar products?

SHRM proof is critical for us .

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Storage is a very good component

What do you dislike most about this product?

UI might be a bit clunky

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Perfect for anybody from the HR World

Pros

  • Respectful
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity

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