ecoDMS 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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ecoDMS
Document archiving and management with OCR
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Mayan EDMS
Free electronic document management with workflows
| Feature | ecoDMS | Mayan EDMS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Document Management | Document Management |
| License | Proprietary | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Java | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 1,100 |
| First released | 2013 | 2011 |
| Replaces | DocuWare | DocuWare, M-Files |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is ecoDMS or Mayan EDMS better?
Neither is universally better. Mayan EDMS has the larger community, while ecoDMS is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are ecoDMS and Mayan EDMS free and open-source?
Yes. ecoDMS is licensed under Proprietary and Mayan EDMS under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ecoDMS and Mayan EDMS with Docker?
ecoDMS: yes. Mayan EDMS: yes.