ecoDMS 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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ecoDMS
Document archiving and management with OCR
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Filestash
Web-based file manager and document gateway
| Feature | ecoDMS | Filestash |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Document Management | Document Management |
| License | Proprietary | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Java | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, binary, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 14,451 |
| First released | 2013 | 2017 |
| Replaces | DocuWare | Dropbox, SharePoint |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is ecoDMS or Filestash better?
Filestash is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider ecoDMS if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are ecoDMS and Filestash free and open-source?
Yes. ecoDMS is licensed under Proprietary and Filestash under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ecoDMS and Filestash with Docker?
ecoDMS: yes. Filestash: yes.