EveryDocs vs Nuxeo Platform
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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Nuxeo Platform
Scalable content services and document management platform
| Feature | EveryDocs | Nuxeo Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Document Management | Document Management |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Ruby | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 399 | ★ 707 |
| First released | 2019 | 2006 |
| Replaces | — | Documentum, OpenText |
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 Nuxeo Platform better?
Neither is universally better. Nuxeo Platform 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 Nuxeo Platform free and open-source?
Yes. EveryDocs is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Nuxeo Platform under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run EveryDocs and Nuxeo Platform with Docker?
EveryDocs: yes. Nuxeo Platform: yes.