M-Files believes that its first-place ranking as a leader reflects the strengths of its AI-based architecture, information governance, and collaboration and operations use cases.
M-Files was appointed as leader in 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Document Management.* M-Files' leadership position is based on its Completeness of Vision.
“We believe that being named a leader by Gartner is a testament to our team’s tireless focus on making work easier, with greater trust and control,” said Jay Bhatt, CEO of M-Files. “M-Files is a trusted system of records, context and decisions, where information is not just stored, but drives valuable action. Our powerful document management system is uniquely positioned to enable trusted agentic AI experiences across the platforms our customers rely on, particularly the Microsoft ecosystem. As the market evolves at an unprecedented pace, we are focusing M-Files on helping customers operationalize AI with confidence by delivering guided outcomes based on reliable, accurate and contextual information.”
“We believe this recognition is based on real product momentum. Over the past year, we have launched several new solutions designed for how work is actually done, including new unified work views with M-Files, built-in Microsoft Copilot Copilot Builder features and customized industry solutions for tax advice, consulting services and the manufacturing industry”, says Tony Grout, Product Manager at M-Files. “Going forward, we believe our roadmap will continue to drive the evolution towards the next generation of modern document management, where intelligent agents – an integral part of M-Files, securely integrated and controlled from other agent-based offerings – assist with agent-based search, workflows and document management, and make reliable decisions based on context.”
M-Files was awarded 2025 Gartner® Peer Insights™ Customers' Choice Award for Document Management for meeting or exceeding the market average in terms of overall experience scores, user engagement and adoption. As of April 17, 2026, M-Files has received 217 5-star reviews in the last 12 months, including:
- Modern document management enabled by M-Files' seamless connection to AI and workflows. M-Files offers a complete and customizable solution for our modern document management needs. We benefit from the ability to keep our documents easily accessible, with AI and metadata capabilities that help us find the right document instantly, instead of wasting time searching through folder structures. M-Files connects documents to the right people, projects, and workflows. — Electrical Engineer, Construction.
- M-Files demonstrates an efficient structure and reliable document management capabilities. Overall, I am impressed with the structure of M-Files and its impressive document management features. It is a unique document management tool that keeps every file secure and organized. — CEO, Other Industries.
- M-Files offers metadata-driven document management with fast search, automated workflows, and robust versioning.. Integration with Microsoft 365 and business apps is seamless, improving compliance and audit readiness. Stable performance and scalable architecture make document management efficient. — Deputy IT Manager, Manufacturing Industry.
For more information, download a free copy of 2026 Gartner® Magic QuadrantTM for document management.
*Gartner Inc., Magic Quadrant for Document Management, Tim Nelms, Jed Cawthorne, Marko Sillanpaa, Rachel O'Farrell, and Stephen Emmott, April 28, 2026
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