# Page 4 | PowerDMS Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 4 - Is PowerDMS the right Document Control solution for you? Explore 517 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/121513/PowerDMS/reviews --- PowerDMS 4.7 (517) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/121513/PowerDMS/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 4 - Reviews of PowerDMS ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 76-100 of 517 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use pR patrick R. Accreditation Manager Law Enforcement Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Reeds.Review" October 1, 2024 4.0 i have been involved with power dms since 2006 Pros i like the ease of being able to alter and send out policy changes. Cons the cost of adding on additional programming li IA. Review Source LB LAMARCUS B. Academy Instructor Law Enforcement Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Looking forward to more" October 2, 2024 5.0 I use it daily as an instructor for a police academy. I greatly helps with my inservice and recruit training. I look forward to using it more. Pros The versatility that it has. I know that i have learned a small part. Cons I would like for tye steps to be a simplified a little moreq Review Source JB Jennifer B. Records administration Law Enforcement Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Self taught " October 2, 2024 5.0 Self taught and seems easy to use at the conference to learn more Pros Easy to use. University is great for assistance Cons I’m self taught so not sure I know all that the product can do Review Source JH Jessica H. Implementation Aide Law Enforcement Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "PowerDMS Use" October 1, 2024 5.0 Overall it has made our departments policy revision process so much more efficient! Pros How easy it is to use! I love the search feature that let's you type in one word and will pull up any policy/document that contains the searched word. Cons My department has recently had issues with user account passwords not working and we have had a hard time resetting them. Review Source FC Franklin C. Planning Officer accreditation Manager Law Enforcement Used the software for: 2+ years ### "PowerDMS Suite is Sweet!" October 1, 2024 5.0 Great experience, customer service is always very helpful also. Pros The simplicity of the program to use for the admins and end users. Cons It tends to stall sometimes while I am searching for policies. Also is training I would like to be able to import videos into the training. Review Source RB Robert B. Training Coordinator Law Enforcement Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Power DMS review " October 3, 2024 5.0 Love it..adding more features like power ready and possible power recall Pros The policy and procedures feature is one of my favorite functions. Cons The test features once created. I would love to be able to edit test l that have been published. Review Source SL Sara L. Accreditation Manager Law Enforcement Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Accreditation Manager " October 2, 2024 5.0 Great - could have better frequently asked questions. Pros Work flows and inter connecting with other platforms Cons Cost - would like ton add other services. Review Source KD Kristen D. Nursing director Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Happy beginner" October 3, 2024 5.0 I’m a beginner, but happy so far. I think power DMS university is very helpful! Pros I like the workflows, I like that we can integrate policies, tests, and surveys. Cons The ability to fine tune out own report dashboard Review Source MM Matt M. Lt Law Enforcement Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Chesterfield Twp MI" October 2, 2024 5.0 Used to get our accreditation and standardized our policies, forms, orders in one location Pros Interconnected with other programs we are able to direct employees to one source Cons Price. Wanting to add Power Ready, Background but cost Review Source JM Jenn M. Accreditation Sergeant Law Enforcement Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Jenn’s review " October 1, 2024 5.0 Accreditation manager using power policy and agency Admin for Power Engage. Pros It’s user friendly and all in one place Cons Finding the support videos can be tricky some times. Review Source RL Rachel L. Supervisor Law Enforcement Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Supervisor" October 2, 2024 4.0 I have been using it since 2017 and enjoy it. Pros Love the easy search features and policy management. Cons Sometimes files dont all load when putting them in for CALEA compliance. Review Source JB Jalisa B. Investigator Law Enforcement Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Love PowerDMS" October 1, 2024 5.0 Pros Policies and being able to read and sign them from the computer and cell. Cons Analytics. I still don’t know how to use it and the language it’s tough Review Source SS Sherlyn S. Employment Attorney Law Enforcement Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "DPS Success" October 1, 2024 4.0 I've been with my agency for 2 years. This was my first experience with the product. I like the fact that you can run an audit report. Pros Efficiency and ease of use. It works for our agency because of the number of employees. Cons It is only for acknowledgement. I think your Recall program is angood companion. Review Source DM Deby M. Accreditation manager Law Enforcement Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Powerdms review for conference" October 1, 2024 5.0 Great for accreditation. And training. Etc. Pros Ability to create training and testing with tracking. Cons That you can’t highlight an attachment by dragging it down. You have to move the screen down to continue highlighting. Review Source TF Tamiko F. Accreditation Manager Law Enforcement Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Training ofstate" October 2, 2024 5.0 Travel out of state knowledgeable on powerdms Pros Training out of state knowledge on powerdms Cons Training out of state knowledge on powerdms Review Source BP Belinda P. Professional Standards Government Administration Used the software for: 2+ years ### "PowerDMS Rock! " October 2, 2024 5.0 Positive always there when needed, looking to learn more Pros User friendly, easy to navigate. Looking to learn more Cons Print features, I would love to be able to select and print in bulk Review Source LF Leia F. Assistant Training Manager Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "PowerDMS Review" October 1, 2024 4.0 Overall well, we use it for several of our administrative items. Pros Organization , user management is easy and simple to handle. Cons Sometimes certificates go missing and unsure as to why. I don't like that the programs do not integrate with each other seamlessly Review Source LO Leta O. Accreditation Manager Law Enforcement Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Overall good " October 3, 2024 5.0 Good most days. Sometimes a little glitchy Pros Sessions on new products power recall specific Cons Sessions really short and vague, would like more deep dive Review Source KC Krista C. Human Resources Law Enforcement Used the software for: 2+ years ### "PowerDMS UCSO" October 1, 2024 5.0 Overall very positive and have minimal issues Pros Ease of use and updates that improve the use of the system Cons Sometimes have difficulty with support and getting answers Review Source SW Sabrina W. Administrative LT. Law Enforcement Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Simplifies Accreditation " October 1, 2024 5.0 Great, end user is easy to understand and navigate Pros Simplifies accreditation and policy review. Cons I don’t have anything negative to say at this time about PowerDMS Review Source SS Staci S. Lieutenant Law Enforcement Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Ease of Organization " October 1, 2024 5.0 Excellent product for organizing policy management. Pros Ease of use. Ability to move seamless through accreditation. Cons Sometimes does not flow from desktop to laptop. Review Source SF Sandor F. Captain Law Enforcement Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Power DMS review" October 2, 2024 4.0 Its been good over the past few years, i like it. Pros Easy user interface which our entire department can ise Cons Ala Carte subscription services make it harder for procurement Review Source RS Reyna S. Training Coordinator Packaging and Containers Used the software for: 2+ years ### "PowerDMS for training " October 2, 2024 5.0 It makes my job as a training coordinator easy Pros How easy it is to keep track of documents and courses. Cons Not able to edit documents i would have to upload a new one Review Source DM Deann M. Communications Center Manager Public Safety Used the software for: 2+ years ### "PowerDMS continues to impress!" October 1, 2024 5.0 I started with standards and continued to add on additional products Pros Ease of use, continued updates, amazin outcomes Cons No integration with all products to allow seamless integration. Review Source SS Stephanie S. Lieutenant Law Enforcement Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Power DMS policy and training" October 1, 2024 5.0 Interactive and informative. The presenters ate very knowledgeable. Pros The policy and teaining modules. Tjw easy at which we switched over and the training and ease of usw for staff. Cons Nothing yet. So far the process has been easy transition and user friendly Switched from [OnBase](https://www.capterra.com/p/62208/OnBase/) Administrative decision to switch to a more uswr friendly product Review Source Similar Products Featured