Filestash vs Gotenberg
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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Filestash
Web-based file manager and document gateway
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Gotenberg
API for converting documents to PDF
| Feature | Filestash | Gotenberg |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Document Management | Document Management |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Go | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 14,451 | ★ 12,808 |
| First released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Dropbox, SharePoint | Adobe PDF Services |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Filestash or Gotenberg better?
Neither is universally better. Filestash has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Filestash and Gotenberg free and open-source?
Yes. Filestash is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Gotenberg under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Filestash and Gotenberg with Docker?
Filestash: yes. Gotenberg: yes.