Collabora Online 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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Collabora Online
Self-hosted online office suite based on LibreOffice
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Mayan EDMS
Free electronic document management with workflows
| Feature | Collabora Online | Mayan EDMS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Document Management | Document Management |
| License | MPL-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Shell | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,316 | ★ 1,100 |
| First released | 2015 | 2011 |
| Replaces | Google Docs, Microsoft 365 | DocuWare, M-Files |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Collabora Online or Mayan EDMS better?
Collabora Online 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 Collabora Online and Mayan EDMS free and open-source?
Yes. Collabora Online is licensed under MPL-2.0 and Mayan EDMS under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Collabora Online and Mayan EDMS with Docker?
Collabora Online: yes. Mayan EDMS: yes.