What is Papermark?

Papermark is a secure document sharing and data rooms infrastructure that enables you to share documents, track engagement, and protect your content with enterprise-grade security. As the #1 open-source alternative to DocSend, Papermark gives you complete control over how your documents are shared and viewed.

Papermark fits every deal. Whether you're a startup raising your next round, a VC managing fund operations, or a team running M&A due diligence, Papermark provides the tools you need to share data rooms securely while gaining valuable insights into viewer engagement.

What can I do with Papermark?

Papermark gives you the flexibility to share a single document or organize multiple documents in a secure data room.

1. Secure data rooms

Papermark Data Rooms are secure online repositories for organizing, storing, and sharing multiple confidential documents in one centralized location. Unlike traditional file sharing, data rooms provide granular access controls, comprehensive audit trails, and advanced security features.

Data rooms are perfect for due diligence, fundraising, M&A transactions, legal processes, and any scenario requiring secure document collaboration.

2. Page-by-page analytics

Unlike traditional file sharing, Papermark tracks exactly how viewers engage with your documents. You can see which pages receive the most attention, how long viewers spend on each page, and where they drop off. This page-by-page analytics helps you understand what resonates with your audience and identify the most engaged prospects.

3. Real-time notifications

Get notified instantly when someone views your document. Papermark sends real-time email notifications so you know exactly when a prospect, investor, or client opens your content. This timing intelligence helps you follow up at the perfect moment.

4. Custom domains and branding

Make every document feel like part of your brand. With Papermark, you can connect your custom domain (e.g., docs.yourcompany.com), add your logo, customize colors, and create a seamless branded experience for your viewers.

5. Enterprise-grade security

Papermark offers multiple layers of security to protect your sensitive documents:

• Password protection: Require a password before viewers can access documents
• Email verification: Ensure viewers verify their identity before viewing
• Dynamic watermarks: Add custom watermarks that include viewer information
• Screenshot protection: Prevent unauthorized screenshots of sensitive content
• NDA requirements: Require viewers to sign agreements before accessing documents
• Allow and block lists: Control exactly who can access your content
• Expiration dates: Set automatic expiration for time-sensitive documents

All these options are available in your link settings.

6. Open source and self-hosting

Papermark is fully open source, which means complete transparency in how your documents are handled. For organizations requiring maximum control, you can self-host Papermark on your own infrastructure, ensuring all data stays within your environment.

Who uses Papermark?

Papermark serves diverse use cases across industries:

Startups and founders share pitch decks with investors and track which VCs are most engaged with their materials. The analytics help founders understand investor interest and prioritize follow-ups.

Sales teams distribute proposals, case studies, and sales decks while monitoring prospect engagement. Page-by-page insights reveal which sections resonate most, helping refine sales strategies.

Venture capital firms and investors create LP data rooms for fund updates and manage deal flow documentation with granular access controls for different stakeholders.

Real estate professionals share property documents, financial statements, and transaction materials securely with buyers, sellers, and financing parties.

Legal and compliance teams manage case files and client materials while maintaining regulatory compliance and comprehensive audit trails.

M&A and investment banking professionals organize financial records, contracts, and operational data for buyer due diligence during complex transactions.

Key Papermark features

Feature	Description
Data rooms	Secure repositories for multiple documents
Document analytics	Page-by-page tracking, time spent, completion rates
Real-time notifications	Instant alerts when documents are viewed
Custom branding	Your logo, colors, and domain
Security controls	Passwords, watermarks, NDA, verification
Self-hosting	Run on your own infrastructure
AI-powered	Chat with your documents using AI
Team collaboration	Invite team members with role-based access

Getting started with Papermark

Starting with Papermark is simple:

1. Create an account at app.papermark.com
2. Upload your first document (PDF, PowerPoint, Word, or Excel)
3. Get a shareable link automatically generated for your document
4. Configure permissions like email capture, passwords, or expiration dates
5. Share link to document or data room with your recipients
6. Track visitor engagement and see who's viewing your content

Papermark offers a free plan to get started, with additional features available in paid plans for teams and enterprises.

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Pricing and plans

Papermark provides transparent pricing with no hidden fees:

• Free plan: Basic document sharing to get started
• Pro plan: Custom branding and analytics for individuals
• Business plan: Secure multi-file sharing and custom branding for teams
• Data Rooms: Data Rooms plans allow you create advanced data rooms

See pricing details for the complete breakdown.

Compliance and security standards

Papermark is built with security as a core principle:

• SOC 2 compliant: Audited controls for security, availability, and confidentiality
• ISO 27001: International standard for information security management
• GDPR compliant: Full compliance with European data protection regulations
• CCPA compliant: Compliance with California Consumer Privacy Act
• Military-grade encryption: AES-256 encryption for all data
• Global data centers: Choose where your data resides (EU, US, UAE)
• 2FA and SSO: Advanced authentication options for enterprise security

Open source community

As an open-source project, Papermark benefits from a thriving community of developers who contribute to its ongoing improvement. You can explore the codebase, suggest features, report issues, or contribute directly on GitHub.

Next steps

Ready to explore Papermark further? Here are some helpful resources:

• Getting started guide - Step-by-step walkthrough
• Upload your first document - Start sharing immediately
• Create a data room - Set up secure document repositories
• Understanding analytics - Dive into viewer insights
• Link settings - Configure security and permissions

Get started with Papermark