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Ambar vs Mayan EDMS

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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AM Ambar Document search engine with OCR and tagging VS MA Mayan EDMS Free electronic document management with workflows
FeatureAmbarMayan EDMS
CategoryDocument ManagementDocument Management
LicenseApache-2.0Apache-2.0
LanguageJavaScriptPython
Setup difficultyMediumHard
Min. RAM2,048 MB2,048 MB
Deploymentdocker, sourcedocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 1,944★ 1,100
First released20172011
ReplacesDocuWare, M-FilesDocuWare, M-Files

Why pick each one

Choose Ambar if…

  • Fast search across many sources
  • Good OCR coverage
Ambar details

Choose Mayan EDMS if…

  • Powerful workflow engine
  • Enterprise-grade features
Mayan EDMS details

Frequently asked questions

Is Ambar or Mayan EDMS better?

Ambar is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Mayan EDMS if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Ambar and Mayan EDMS free and open-source?

Yes. Ambar is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Mayan EDMS under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Ambar and Mayan EDMS with Docker?

Ambar: yes. Mayan EDMS: yes.

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