EveryDocs 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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EveryDocs
Simple Document Management System for private use with basic
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Filestash
Web-based file manager and document gateway
| Feature | EveryDocs | Filestash |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Document Management | Document Management |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Ruby | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, binary, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 399 | ★ 14,451 |
| First released | 2019 | 2017 |
| Replaces | — | Dropbox, SharePoint |
Why pick each one
Choose EveryDocs if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Ruby
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is EveryDocs or Filestash better?
Filestash is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider EveryDocs if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are EveryDocs and Filestash free and open-source?
Yes. EveryDocs is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Filestash under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run EveryDocs and Filestash with Docker?
EveryDocs: yes. Filestash: yes.