Paperless-ngx
E-books & Media LibraryDocument management for scanning, indexing and archiving
Replaces Evernote, DEVONthink
4 self-hosted DEVONthink alternatives
DEVONthink is a popular proprietary tool in the e-books & media library space. These open-source apps let you replace DEVONthink with software you host and control yourself.
Best self-hosted DEVONthink alternatives
Docspell
E-books & Media LibraryPersonal document organizer with automatic metadata
Replaces Evernote, DEVONthink
Papermerge
Document ManagementDocument management system for scanned documents
Replaces Evernote, DEVONthink
PDFKeeper
Document ManagementOpen-source PDF document management system
Replaces DEVONthink, Mayan EDMS
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Switching from DEVONthink
Moving off DEVONthink means trading a managed subscription for a service you run yourself. The payoff is ownership: no per-seat pricing, no vendor lock-in, and full control of your data. Start with the option above that matches your setup-difficulty comfort level — every app links to a detailed specs page and head-to-head comparisons.