Archivematica 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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Archivematica
Digital preservation system for long-term archives
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Filestash
Web-based file manager and document gateway
| Feature | Archivematica | Filestash |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Document Management | Document Management |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, binary, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 512 | ★ 14,451 |
| First released | 2010 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Preservica | Dropbox, SharePoint |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Archivematica or Filestash better?
Filestash is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Archivematica if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Archivematica and Filestash free and open-source?
Yes. Archivematica is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Filestash under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Archivematica and Filestash with Docker?
Archivematica: check the project docs for container support. Filestash: yes.