DocuSeal 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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DocuSeal
Open-source document signing and e-signature platform
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Filestash
Web-based file manager and document gateway
| Feature | DocuSeal | Filestash |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Document Management | Document Management |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Ruby | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, binary, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 18,220 | ★ 14,451 |
| First released | 2023 | 2017 |
| Replaces | DocuSign, HelloSign | Dropbox, SharePoint |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is DocuSeal or Filestash better?
Neither is universally better. DocuSeal has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are DocuSeal and Filestash free and open-source?
Yes. DocuSeal is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Filestash under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run DocuSeal and Filestash with Docker?
DocuSeal: yes. Filestash: yes.