Ambar vs Filestash
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted document management options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Ambar
Document search engine with OCR and tagging
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Filestash
Web-based file manager and document gateway
| Feature | Ambar | Filestash |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Document Management | Document Management |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, binary, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,944 | ★ 14,451 |
| First released | 2017 | 2017 |
| Replaces | DocuWare, M-Files | Dropbox, SharePoint |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Ambar or Filestash better?
Filestash is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Ambar if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Ambar and Filestash free and open-source?
Yes. Ambar is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Filestash under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Ambar and Filestash with Docker?
Ambar: yes. Filestash: yes.