EveryDocs vs Papermerge
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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Papermerge
Document management system for scanned documents
| Feature | EveryDocs | Papermerge |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Document Management | Document Management |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Ruby | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 399 | ★ 521 |
| First released | 2019 | 2017 |
| Replaces | — | Evernote, DEVONthink |
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 Papermerge better?
Neither is universally better. Papermerge has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are EveryDocs and Papermerge free and open-source?
Yes. EveryDocs is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Papermerge under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run EveryDocs and Papermerge with Docker?
EveryDocs: yes. Papermerge: yes.