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Conga Composer vs OpenText Content Manager comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Conga Composer
Ranking in Document Management Software
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
Document Automation Software (1st)
OpenText Content Manager
Ranking in Document Management Software
3rd
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Content Management (11th), File Archiving (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Document Management Software category, the mindshare of Conga Composer is 2.2%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Content Manager is 7.0%, down from 11.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Document Management Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Conga Composer2.2%
OpenText Content Manager7.0%
Other90.8%
Document Management Software
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2507763 - PeerSpot reviewer
Salesforce Specialist at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
Automation has simplified daily document generation and signature workflows for our teams
I know that back then we wanted to use Conga Composer for other things than just generating the document, but Conga Composer was getting too expensive, so we didn't. I cannot say if there are improvements because I don't know anything about that and I didn't use that feature yet. What I can say is back then and today, what we do in our template is we integrate some images and some logos; so the brand consistency is made outside and then we use it in the template. Maybe now there is a feature where you can set the color directly or other things, but I'm curious how they do that. I haven't seen that feature yet. Back then we couldn't use Conga Composer offline, but I think they did some improvements on that side. I didn't work on that lately, and it's been a while since I did a new implementation on that, so I didn't hear anything negative lately.
Maurice Riverso - PeerSpot reviewer
Records Management Officer at ANZPAA
Our our official repository and it has disposal management and retention management
The security architecture is the only problem as it's a little bit complex and too torturous at times. So it could be improved a little bit, but it is regarded as a very good system in Australia. It's probably overly subscribed. Also, what's missing is what people would like, which is basically online collaboration. That's a problem. But it has so many other things to offer that SharePoint, I'm sure, will not have. So, that will be an interesting issue to come up. It's not very good at providing stable and robust add-ins to Microsoft. That's a bit of a problem with Content Manager. They're kind of very volatile. So, that's been definitely something that could be improved.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Using Conga Composer helps us send proposals much faster—within minutes instead of hours—thus improving our sales cycle by roughly twenty to thirty percent."
"I find the Conga email template creation and the document template creation features very useful."
"The most valuable feature is the automatic generation of invoices and the ability to merge fields from Salesforce into the document, creating a clean and professional invoice."
"I have never faced any issues with stability."
"Using Conga Composer helps us send proposals much faster—within minutes instead of hours—thus improving our sales cycle by roughly twenty to thirty percent."
"Conga Composer offers extensive customization and flexibility, that allows us to create documents that perfectly align with our branding and specific business requirements."
"The most valuable feature of Conga Composer is its user-friendly interface, which allows professionals to handle the product easily."
"Conga Composer is easy to use, especially for C-level executives, as it simplifies the contract signing process."
"The tool's implementation has made life easier for customers. It is sold by SAP. The integration between SAP and the solution is good, making it easy to access the documents. It is widely recognized as a market leader in enterprise document management."
"The most valuable features of OpenText Content Manager are its stability, reliability, security, and workflow engine."
"The most valuable feature is the ability to search, sort and retrieve using metadata; in particular, the ability to create custom reports using the print merge functionality as per the requests that are issued from clients."
"Sharing of documents, reduction of duplication, and the ability to manage retention, disposition and overall records management have been significant benefits for our organization."
"The product is valuable generally due to its wide use and acceptance in the public sector in my region."
"Go for it."
"We are required to have a robust Records Management system, and it does this job."
"We like how the solution allows us to have retention of records and workflows, as well as its fire plan."
 

Cons

"Conga is getting more and more expensive."
"For newcomers to the platform, the removal of certain suggestions in recent releases can be a pain area."
"One downside of Conga Composer is that it requires integration with other tools for the signing process. Apart from that, I find nothing major to be improved."
"If there could be a preview option available directly in the application for testing templates instead of having to download and test them manually, it would save time."
"The query builder could use some updates."
"Conga Composer can be improved because it has a steep learning curve, especially for new users."
"The initial setup is at an intermediate level of difficulty since understanding Conga Composer for the first time can be confusing."
"The biggest area where Conga needs improvement is its documentation. The documentation is good but not up to par with other platforms like Salesforce, which has extensive documentation and a helpful community."
"The product could improve its scalability."
"We now have 2 proxies, 5 distribution servers and about 40 IDOL engines with tons of data on CEs. It is a scalable solution, but we see performance degradation and maintenance nightmares."
"The system is difficult to navigate and understand the full scope of functionality available for end users to appreciate the value."
"The ease of use should be addressed."
"Pricing is an issue, as it is too expensive."
"OpenText Content Manager needs to improve its user interface. Its installation process is difficult and can be made easier."
"We've had it for a year now, and since we started implementation it has been, to say softly, a nightmare."
"The stability of the solution is an area of concern where improvements can be made."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Regarding pricing, I believe it’s around fifty dollars, but I’m not entirely sure. Overall, I find the pricing reasonable and am quite satisfied with the product. The value we get from it justifies the cost, as it requires minimal maintenance and is straightforward to use. The functionality it provides aligns well with the investment."
"It's not cheap, but it's not overly expensive either."
"I think the tool costs around six dollars per user."
"I would suggest that you do a thorough evaluation of all competing products and look for support for these products in your local area."
"I rate the product price an eight or nine on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive. The solution is expensive."
"The fees incurred are for the licensing and maintenance."
"The solution's licensing cost depends on the customer domain. Though its costs are high, the product is worth the money. You have to pay a one-time cost and support costs."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
10%
Retailer
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Real Estate/Law Firm
7%
Government
12%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
University
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise7
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise8
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Conga Composer?
I haven't evaluated the setup cost because back then as a consultant in a consultancy company, when we tried to check on the prices of the product, it was too expensive for our customers, so we did...
What needs improvement with Conga Composer?
I know that back then we wanted to use Conga Composer for other things than just generating the document, but Conga Composer was getting too expensive, so we didn't. I cannot say if there are impro...
What is your primary use case for Conga Composer?
I don't use Conga Composer anymore daily; we have our setup, and it's working fine, so I don't have to touch it. We have something external for contract management. I think we use DiliTrust for the...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Micro Focus Content Manager?
Pricing is a disadvantage as it is very expensive, especially in this market.
What needs improvement with Micro Focus Content Manager?
Pricing is an issue, as it is too expensive. Support and services need to be more user-friendly. The support has been slow, and there is room for improvement. Additionally, they could improve build...
What is your primary use case for Micro Focus Content Manager?
We are a system integrator. We deal with client requirements to determine the best solutions that should be deployed. Our primary use case for OpenText Content Manager is managing enterprise conten...
 

Also Known As

Conga
Micro Focus Content Manager, HPE Records Manager, HPE Content Manager
 

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Sample Customers

Arkus, CollegeTracks, Colorado Creative Industries, Davies Office, Delta Air, Depersico, Diagnostic Innovations, Digital Dolphin, Finnzymes
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