---
title: Information & Compatibility
description: "BriefCatch Next Enterprise Onboarding Guide: Information & Compatibility"
---

[Skip to content](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/enterprise/briefcatch-next/information-compatibility#main-content)

[![briefcatchlogo](https://support.briefcatch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/briefcatchlogo.png?width=213&height=35&name=briefcatchlogo.png)](https://www.briefcatch.com/)

- [Support Home](https://support.briefcatch.com/home)
- [Submit a Support Request](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/kb-tickets/new)

Open main navigation

Close main navigation

- [Support Home](https://support.briefcatch.com/home)
- [Submit a Support Request](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/kb-tickets/new)

 Hello. How can we help you?

- There are no suggestions because the search field is empty.

1. [Support Hub](https://support.briefcatch.com/home?hsLang=en)
2. [BriefCatch Enterprise](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/briefcatch-enterprise?hsLang=en)
3. [BriefCatch Next Enterprise Onboarding Guide](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/briefcatch-enterprise?hsLang=en#briefcatch-next-enterprise-onboarding-guide)

# Information & Compatibility

## BriefCatch Next Enterprise Onboarding Guide

**Contents**

- [BriefCatch 3 Update](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/enterprise/briefcatch-next/information-compatibility#briefcatch-3-update)
- [Supported Versions](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/enterprise/briefcatch-next/information-compatibility#supported-versions)
- [Deployment Requirements](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/enterprise/briefcatch-next/information-compatibility#deployment-requirements)
- [Cloud-Based, Privacy-Focused](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/enterprise/briefcatch-next/information-compatibility#cloud-based-privacy)

### BriefCatch 3 Update

**BriefCatch Next** is the latest version of the BriefCatch add-in. If your organization currently uses BriefCatch 3, we recommend updating to BriefCatch Next.

BriefCatch Next supports the versions of Microsoft Word and operating systems described below. Once deployed, users can sign in with their existing BriefCatch credentials. No account, subscription, or license changes are required.

### Supported Versions  

BriefCatch Next is a Microsoft-approved [Marketplace Office Add-in](https://marketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/product/office/WA200009535?tab=Overview) designed to work across Windows, macOS, and Microsoft 365 Online environments. 

- **Windows**: Word for Microsoft 365 (recommended) or Word 2024+ (Version 2311 or later)
- **Mac**: Word for Microsoft 365 (recommended) or Word 2024+ (Version 16.79 or later)
- **Word Online**: Microsoft 365 Online (web version, Windows or Mac)

**Note**: BriefCatch Next does not support Word 2016 or Word 2019. Microsoft officially ended support for Office 2016 and Office 2019 in October 2025. 

These versions may rely on Internet Explorer-based technology that is no longer supported. While BriefCatch may continue to work in some older configurations of Word 2019, we strongly recommend using Word for Microsoft 365 for full compatibility and ongoing updates.

### Deployment Requirements  

BriefCatch Next supports centralized deployment via the Microsoft 365 Admin Center, which requires Exchange Online as outlined in Microsoft’s [Centralized Deployment documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/admin/manage/centralized-deployment-of-add-ins?view=o365-worldwide).

If your organization is not using Exchange Online, you'll need to consider [alternate deployment options](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/enterprise/briefcatch-next/advanced-deployment-options?hsLang=en).

**Important Licensing Note**

Centralized Deployment of Office add-ins is only supported with certain Microsoft 365 plans. The minimum required license is **Microsoft 365 Business Standard** (or higher, such as Business Premium, E3, or E5).

Lower-tier plans, including Microsoft 365 Business Basic and Microsoft 365 Apps for Business, do not support Centralized Deployment. If your organization uses one of these plans, users may still be able to [install the add-in individually](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/enterprise/briefcatch-next/deployment-installation?hsLang=en#user-installation), but organization-wide deployment will not be available.

### Cloud-Based, Privacy-Focused  

BriefCatch Next is cloud-based for seamless updates and performance, but **we do not store, log, or retain any document text—ever**. For full details, visit our [Security](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/enterprise/briefcatch-next/security?hsLang=en) section.

BriefCatch Next includes new optional AI features. AI **defaults to OFF** for all organizations, and can be adjusted at the organization level. Learn more here: [AI Features & Administrative Controls](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/enterprise/briefcatch-next/ai-features-admin-controls?hsLang=en)

 

| [← Prev: Getting Started](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/enterprise/briefcatch-next/getting-started?hsLang=en) | [Next: BriefCatch Admin Portal →](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/enterprise/briefcatch-next/briefcatch-admin-portal?hsLang=en) |
| --- | --- |

 

---

#### BriefCatch Next Enterprise Onboarding Guide Navigation

- [Getting Started](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/enterprise/briefcatch-next/getting-started?hsLang=en)
- [Information & Compatibility](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/enterprise/briefcatch-next/information-compatibility)
- [BriefCatch Admin Portal](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/enterprise/briefcatch-next/briefcatch-admin-portal?hsLang=en)
- [Deployment & Installation](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/enterprise/briefcatch-next/deployment-installation?hsLang=en)
- [Authentication & Single Sign-On](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/enterprise/briefcatch-next/authentication-single-sign-on?hsLang=en)
- [Security](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/enterprise/briefcatch-next/security?hsLang=en)
- [AI Features & Administrative Controls](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/enterprise/briefcatch-next/ai-features-admin-controls?hsLang=en)
- [Advanced Deployment Options](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/enterprise/briefcatch-next/advanced-deployment-options?hsLang=en)
- [Subscriptions & Renewals](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/enterprise/briefcatch-next/subscriptions-renewals?hsLang=en)
- [Software Updates](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/enterprise/briefcatch-next/software-updates?hsLang=en)
- [User Training & Guides](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/enterprise/briefcatch-next/user-training-guides?hsLang=en)
- [Resolve Issues (FAQs)](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/enterprise/briefcatch-next/resolve-issues-faqs?hsLang=en)

- [BriefCatch Online App](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/briefcatch-online-app?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [BriefCatch Help](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/briefcatch-online-app?hsLang=en#briefcatch-help)
    - [Getting Started](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/briefcatch-online-app?hsLang=en#getting-started)
    - [Reviewing Documents](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/briefcatch-online-app?hsLang=en#reviewing-documents)
    - [Organization](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/briefcatch-online-app?hsLang=en#organization)
    - [Identity](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/briefcatch-online-app?hsLang=en#identity)
    - [Billing](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/briefcatch-online-app?hsLang=en#billing)
- [BriefCatch Enterprise](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/briefcatch-enterprise?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [BriefCatch Enterprise Plans](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/briefcatch-enterprise?hsLang=en#briefcatch-enterprise-plans)
    - [BriefCatch Next Enterprise Onboarding Guide](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/briefcatch-enterprise?hsLang=en#briefcatch-next-enterprise-onboarding-guide)
    - [BriefCatch 3 Enterprise Onboarding Guide](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/briefcatch-enterprise?hsLang=en#briefcatch-3-enterprise-onboarding-guide)
    - [BriefCatch Standalone Enterprise Onboarding Guide](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/briefcatch-enterprise?hsLang=en#briefcatch-standalone-enterprise-onboarding-guide)
    - [BriefCatch for Outlook Enterprise Onboarding Guide](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/briefcatch-enterprise?hsLang=en#briefcatch-for-outlook-enterprise-onboarding-guide)
- [About BriefCatch](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/about-briefcatch?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [Contact Support](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/about-briefcatch?hsLang=en#contact-support)
    - [General](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/about-briefcatch?hsLang=en#general)
    - [BriefCatch Products](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/about-briefcatch?hsLang=en#briefcatch-products)
- [BriefCatch Portal](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/briefcatch-portal?hsLang=en)
- [Technical & Troubleshooting](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/technical-troubleshooting?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [General](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/technical-troubleshooting?hsLang=en#general)
    - [BriefCatch Next: Installation & Authentication](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/technical-troubleshooting?hsLang=en#briefcatch-next-installation-authentication)
    - [BriefCatch Next: Troubleshooting & FAQs](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/technical-troubleshooting?hsLang=en#briefcatch-next-troubleshooting-faqs)
    - [BriefCatch 3: Installation & Authentication](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/technical-troubleshooting?hsLang=en#briefcatch-3-installation-authentication)
    - [BriefCatch 3: Troubleshooting & FAQs](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/technical-troubleshooting?hsLang=en#briefcatch-3-troubleshooting-faqs)
    - [BriefCatch Standalone: Installation & Licensing](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/technical-troubleshooting?hsLang=en#briefcatch-standalone-installation-licensing)
    - [BriefCatch Standalone: Troubleshooting & FAQs](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/technical-troubleshooting?hsLang=en#briefcatch-standalone-troubleshooting-faqs)
    - [BriefCatch for Outlook: Installation & Authentication](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/technical-troubleshooting?hsLang=en#briefcatch-for-outlook-installation-authentication)
- [BriefCatch Guides](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/briefcatch-guides?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [BriefCatch Next](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/briefcatch-guides?hsLang=en#briefcatch-next)
    - [BriefCatch 3](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/briefcatch-guides?hsLang=en#briefcatch-3)
    - [BriefCatch Standalone](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/briefcatch-guides?hsLang=en#briefcatch-standalone)
    - [BriefCatch for Outlook](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/briefcatch-guides?hsLang=en#briefcatch-for-outlook)
- [FAQs](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/faqs?hsLang=en)
- [Data & Security](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/data-security?hsLang=en)
- [WordRake](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/wordrake?hsLang=en)

[![briefcatch-logo-white](https://support.briefcatch.com/hubfs/briefcatch-logo-white.svg "briefcatch-logo-white")](https://www.briefcatch.com/)

Copyright © 2026, LawCatch, Inc.

[Submit a Support Request](https://support.briefcatch.com/home/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en)