EveryDocs 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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EveryDocs
Simple Document Management System for private use with basic
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Mayan EDMS
Free electronic document management with workflows
| Feature | EveryDocs | Mayan EDMS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Document Management | Document Management |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Ruby | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 399 | ★ 1,100 |
| First released | 2019 | 2011 |
| Replaces | — | DocuWare, M-Files |
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 Mayan EDMS better?
Neither is universally better. Mayan EDMS has the larger community, while EveryDocs is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are EveryDocs and Mayan EDMS free and open-source?
Yes. EveryDocs is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Mayan EDMS under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run EveryDocs and Mayan EDMS with Docker?
EveryDocs: yes. Mayan EDMS: yes.