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FYI vs M-Files:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, FYI had more branded searches than M-Files among document management software worldwide. FYI had about 40,500 branded searches, while M-Files had 14,800. FYI made up 1.2% of all document management software searches we track, and M-Files accounted for 0.43%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about document management software, M-Files appeared in all five answers and FYI in none.

Among document management software worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

FYI, about 3 searches for every 1 for M-Files

FYI 40.5K searchesM-Files 14.8K searches

Who does AI mention more?

M-Files, mentioned in every answer we collected

M-Files in 5 of 5FYI in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

M-Files, the only one of the two named

M-Files first in 5FYI never named

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Top document management software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, M-Files appeared in all five answers. FYI did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. SharePoint1st
  2. Box2nd
  3. M-Files3rd
  4. Dropbox Business4th
  5. Laserfiche5th
  6. DocuWare6th
  7. FYI–
  8. Objective–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • SharePoint5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • M-Files5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • DocuWare4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Box4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Laserfiche3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Dropbox Business3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • FYI0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Objective0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about document management software

5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.

Is FYI or M-Files more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for FYI and M-Files by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight document management software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

FYI and M-Files among document management software worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for FYI, M-Files. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSharePointFYIDocuWareLaserficheM-FilesDropbox BusinessObjectiveBox
Oct 202595.9%0.78%1.4%0.78%0.63%0.28%0.18%0.08%
Nov 202596.2%0.64%1.4%0.64%0.64%0.23%0.16%0.07%
Dec 202595.9%0.78%1.4%0.78%0.63%0.23%0.13%0.09%
Jan 202695.5%1.2%1.4%0.77%0.63%0.28%0.14%0.08%
Feb 202695.9%0.95%1.4%0.63%0.63%0.23%0.16%0.09%
Mar 202695.5%1.2%1.4%0.77%0.63%0.23%0.17%0.11%
Apr 202695.6%1.2%1.4%0.77%0.63%0.23%0.14%0.1%
May 202696.1%1.2%1.2%0.63%0.52%0.19%0.14%0.1%
Jun 202696.1%1.2%1.2%0.64%0.52%0.15%0.15%0.09%
Jul 202696.1%1.2%1.2%0.63%0.52%0.15%0.18%0.09%
Aug 202696%1.2%1.2%0.78%0.42%0.19%0.16%0.08%
Sep 202696.4%1.2%0.95%0.64%0.43%0.23%0.12%0.07%

How has the FYI and M-Files comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • FYI was ahead of M-Files in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, FYI’s share of searches among document management software worldwide moved from 0.78% to 1.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 40.5K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, M-Files’ share of searches among document management software worldwide moved from 0.63% to 0.43%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 14.8K.

How did search popularity change for document management software worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, FYI rose from 3rd to 2nd among document management software worldwide.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for M-Files worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 18.1K to 14.8K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using FYI’s and M-Files’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

FYI

1 branded search term

  • fyi docs

M-Files

1 branded search term

  • m-files

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