Simul Docs
Markup software
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$15 per month
Free TrialFree version
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- Banking and insurance
- Professional services (engineering, legal, consulting, etc.)
- Public sector and nonprofit organizations
What is Simul Docs
Simul Docs is a document comparison and markup tool designed to help teams review, comment on, and track changes between versions of Microsoft Word documents. It focuses on version control for Word files, including side-by-side comparison, change tracking, and consolidating feedback from multiple reviewers. The product is typically used by business teams that collaborate on policies, contracts, proposals, and other Word-based deliverables and need clearer visibility into edits across iterations.
Word-focused version comparison
Simul Docs centers on Microsoft Word workflows, including comparing document versions and highlighting changes. This is useful for teams that primarily exchange .docx files rather than working in browser-native editors. It reduces reliance on manual naming conventions and ad-hoc “final_v3” file handling when multiple versions circulate.
Consolidates multi-reviewer feedback
The product supports collecting and reconciling edits and comments from multiple reviewers into a controlled review process. This helps teams avoid losing feedback across email threads and attachments. It is particularly relevant for documents that require sequential review and sign-off.
Supports structured review workflows
Simul Docs is built around review and approval cycles rather than general project management. It provides mechanisms to manage document iterations and reviewer input in a more structured way than generic task tools. This can fit organizations that need repeatable document governance for regulated or client-facing content.
Narrow scope beyond documents
Simul Docs focuses on Word document review and versioning, not broader work management or creative production workflows. Teams that need integrated task planning, resource management, or cross-asset collaboration may require additional systems. This can create process fragmentation if document review is only one part of a larger content lifecycle.
Limited fit for non-Word assets
The product is primarily oriented around Microsoft Word files and related review artifacts. Organizations that review PDFs, images, video, web pages, or design files as primary deliverables may find the workflow less applicable. In those cases, a dedicated proofing or DAM-oriented approach may be more appropriate.
Vendor details not well verified
Publicly verifiable corporate information (such as confirmed legal entity name, founding year, and headquarters) is not consistently available from authoritative sources in this context. Buyers may need to validate ownership, data handling, and support commitments during procurement. This can add due diligence effort compared with vendors that publish more complete corporate disclosures.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 per month | 1 Creator; limited to 1 uploaded document; Unlimited Collaborators; access to core Simul features (versioning, compare, merge, integrations). |
| Individual | $15 USD per month | 1 User (Creator); Unlimited Documents; Unlimited Collaborators; includes Word integration, automatic versioning, comparing versions, branching, 1-click merging, full version history, comments, PDF conversion, integrations (Dropbox, OneDrive, SharePoint, Box, Google Drive), API access. |
| Squad | $35 USD per month | 3 Users; Unlimited Documents; Unlimited Collaborators; same feature set as Individual. |
| Team | $75 USD per month | 7 Users; Unlimited Documents; Unlimited Collaborators; same feature set as Individual. |
| Custom / Enterprise | Custom pricing (8+ users) | Per-user pricing for 8+ users; enterprise/self-hosted options and invoicing available; contact sales for pricing. |
Notes: Students, academics and registered non-profits receive a 50% discount on paid plans (exclusions for Enterprise noted on site). A 14-day free trial is offered for paid plans. Sources: Simul Docs official pricing and announcements pages.
