FileHold Alternative
Escape the Server Room

Leave behind FileHold's server requirements and outdated interface. Get modern cloud document management with zero infrastructure and 60% lower costs.

100%

Cloud Native

60%

Cost Savings

1 Hour

Setup Time

Zero

Servers Needed

Why Organizations Are Leaving FileHold

On-Premise Limitations

Server-based system requires IT infrastructure and maintenance

Pain Level90%

Outdated User Interface

Windows-centric design feels dated, poor user experience

Pain Level88%

Limited Mobile Access

Basic mobile app with restricted functionality

Pain Level85%

Complex Licensing

Per-user licensing with expensive add-ons and modules

Pain Level83%

Poor Collaboration

Limited real-time collaboration and sharing capabilities

Pain Level87%

Slow Performance

Performance degrades with large document volumes

Pain Level86%

Infrastructure Requirements: Complex vs Simple

FileHold: Heavy Infrastructure Required

Server Requirements:
  • Dedicated Windows Server 2016+ with SQL Server
  • IIS web server configuration and maintenance
  • Regular server updates and security patches
  • Backup infrastructure and disaster recovery
IT Overhead:

Requires dedicated IT staff for server maintenance, backups, updates, and troubleshooting. Typical cost: $50K-100K annually.

Total infrastructure cost: $30K+ initial, $50K+ annual

FileHold vs Ademero: Complete Comparison

Infrastructure & Deployment

Deployment Model
On-premise servers required
Cloud-native, zero infrastructure
Setup Time
2-4 weeks installation
1 hour to production
IT Requirements
Dedicated IT staff needed
Self-service, no IT required
Maintenance
Regular server maintenance
Zero maintenance

User Experience

Interface Design
Dated Windows-style UI
Modern, responsive web UI
Mobile Support
Limited mobile app
Full-featured mobile apps
Collaboration
Basic sharing features
Real-time collaboration
Remote Access
VPN often required
Access from anywhere

Document Management

Search Speed
Slows with volume
Zap-fast at any scale
Version Control
Basic versioning
Advanced version management
Workflow Builder
Template-based workflows
Visual drag-and-drop builder
AI Features
None
AI-powered automation

Integration & Scalability

Integrations
Limited connectors
500+ pre-built integrations
API Access
Basic REST API
Full GraphQL + REST APIs
Scalability
Server limits apply
Unlimited scalability
Performance
Degrades with growth
Consistent performance

Cost & Value

Infrastructure Cost
$30K+ setup, $50K+ annual
Zero infrastructure cost
License Model
Per-user + modules
Simple, all-inclusive pricing
Hidden Costs
Server, backup, IT staff
No hidden costs
Total Cost (TCO)
$45-70/user/month
60% lower TCO

FileHold to Cloud Migration: 3-Week Process

Assessment

2-3 days

Analyze your FileHold deployment and document structure

Database analysis
User permissions audit
Document inventory
Workflow mapping

Server Freedom: After migration, decommission your FileHold servers and eliminate infrastructure costs forever

Organizations That Modernized from FileHold

Regional Insurance Co

Insurance450 employees

FileHold Challenge

FileHold server crashes were causing business disruptions

Ademero Result

100% uptime since moving to cloud

$85K annual infrastructure savings

We went from monthly server issues to zero downtime. The cloud just works.

City Government

Government650 employees

FileHold Challenge

Remote workers couldn't access FileHold without VPN

Ademero Result

All staff working seamlessly from anywhere

70% reduction in IT support tickets

Our remote workforce is finally productive. No more VPN headaches.

Construction Firm

Construction300 employees

FileHold Challenge

Field workers needed mobile access to documents

Ademero Result

Full mobile access to all project documents

4 hours saved per project manager weekly

Our project managers can access everything from the job site. Game changer.

Enterprise Security and Compliance Made Simple

FileHold requires extensive IT resources to maintain security and compliance standards. Ademero provides enterprise-grade security and compliance certifications out of the box, reducing your compliance burden while enhancing protection.

Data Sovereignty

FileHold

Limited to on-premise servers

Ademero

Multi-region cloud with data residency options

Encryption

FileHold

Basic SSL/TLS configuration required

Ademero

Automatic AES-256 encryption at rest and in transit

Access Controls

FileHold

Windows Active Directory dependent

Ademero

Advanced role-based permissions with SSO support

Audit Logging

FileHold

Database logging with manual review

Ademero

Real-time audit trails with automated compliance reports

Backup & Recovery

FileHold

Manual backup configuration and testing

Ademero

Automatic daily backups with point-in-time recovery

Compliance Certifications

FileHold

Customer responsible for compliance

Ademero

SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001 certified

Compliance Simplified

With Ademero, your organization benefits from enterprise-grade security certifications and compliance frameworks without the heavy lift of implementing and maintaining them yourself. Our cloud platform is continuously monitored and updated to meet evolving security standards, giving you peace of mind and allowing your IT team to focus on strategic initiatives instead of security patch management.

Ready to Leave Your Servers Behind?

Join hundreds of organizations that have modernized from FileHold to Ademero's cloud. Eliminate infrastructure costs and give your team document management that works anywhere.

$0
Infrastructure Cost
3 weeks
Migration Time
99.99%
Uptime SLA