Archivematica vs Gotenberg
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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Gotenberg
API for converting documents to PDF
| Feature | Archivematica | Gotenberg |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Document Management | Document Management |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Python | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 512 | ★ 12,808 |
| First released | 2010 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Preservica | Adobe PDF Services |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Archivematica or Gotenberg better?
Gotenberg 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 Gotenberg free and open-source?
Yes. Archivematica is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Gotenberg under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Archivematica and Gotenberg with Docker?
Archivematica: check the project docs for container support. Gotenberg: yes.