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EveryDocs vs Plone

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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EV EveryDocs Simple Document Management System for private use with basic VS PL Plone Enterprise CMS and document repository with strong security
FeatureEveryDocsPlone
CategoryDocument ManagementDocument Management
LicenseGPL-3.0GPL-2.0
LanguageRubyPython
Setup difficultyMediumHard
Min. RAM512 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 399★ 310
First released20192001
Replaces—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
EveryDocs details

Choose Plone if…

  • Battle-tested security
  • Highly customizable
Plone details

Frequently asked questions

Is EveryDocs or Plone better?

EveryDocs is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Plone if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are EveryDocs and Plone free and open-source?

Yes. EveryDocs is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Plone under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run EveryDocs and Plone with Docker?

EveryDocs: yes. Plone: yes.

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