Archivematica vs EveryDocs
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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Archivematica
Digital preservation system for long-term archives
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EveryDocs
Simple Document Management System for private use with basic
| Feature | Archivematica | EveryDocs |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Document Management | Document Management |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 512 | ★ 399 |
| First released | 2010 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Preservica | — |
Why pick each one
Choose EveryDocs if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Ruby
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Archivematica or EveryDocs better?
Neither is universally better. Archivematica has the larger community, while EveryDocs is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Archivematica and EveryDocs free and open-source?
Yes. Archivematica is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and EveryDocs under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Archivematica and EveryDocs with Docker?
Archivematica: check the project docs for container support. EveryDocs: yes.