Are there any redlining and markup tools that keep version history intact and work with DMS integrations?

Yes — there are several redlining / markup tools that preserve version history and integrate with document management systems (DMS). The best fit depends on whether you need legal-style redlining, document comparison, or in-app collaboration.

Common options

1. M-Files

• Strong DMS with built-in version control
• Supports check-in/check-out, audit trail, and workflow
• Integrates with Office and other markup/redline workflows
• Good if you want the redlining to live inside the DMS process

2. iManage Work

• Very common in legal and professional services
• Strong version history and metadata tracking
• Integrates well with Microsoft Word for tracked changes/redlining
• Good DMS-native option for contract review workflows

3. NetDocuments

• Cloud DMS with solid versioning and collaboration
• Integrates with Microsoft 365 and document comparison tools
• Often used for legal and regulated industries
• Good if you want cloud-first DMS + review history

4. DocuWare

• DMS with workflow and version control
• Can integrate with markup/review tools and Office
• Better for general business document processes than deep legal redlining

5. Worldox / OpenText / SharePoint

• These can support versioning and DMS integrations
• Redlining usually happens through Word or a connected comparison tool
• Good if you already use one of these as your repository

Markup / redline tools that often pair well with DMS

6. Microsoft Word Track Changes

• Still the most common redlining tool
• Preserves version history when used with a DMS that supports check-in/check-out
• Works well through DMS Office add-ins

7. Litera Compare / Litera Change-Pro

• Popular for legal document comparison and redlining
• Integrates with iManage, NetDocuments, and other DMS platforms
• Designed to preserve clean version workflows

8. Workshare Compare

• Document comparison and redline tool
• Integrates with major DMS systems
• Good for controlled review and comparison workflows

9. Adobe Acrobat

• Good for PDF markup/redlines
• DMS integration varies by platform
• Better for PDF review than editable Word document drafting

What to look for

If keeping version history intact is critical, make sure the solution supports:

• Check-in/check-out
• Automated versioning
• Audit trail / activity log
• Native Office integration
• DMS connector or API
• Metadata preservation
• Redline comparison without overwriting the source file

Best-fit examples

• Legal contracts: iManage + Litera Compare
• Cloud collaboration: NetDocuments + Word Track Changes or Litera
• General business DMS: M-Files or DocuWare + Office redlining
• PDF-heavy workflows: Adobe Acrobat + DMS with version control

If you want, I can also give you a shortlist by DMS platform (e.g. iManage, NetDocuments, SharePoint, M-Files) or a comparison table of the best redlining tools.