Filestash 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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Filestash
Web-based file manager and document gateway
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Nuxeo Platform
Scalable content services and document management platform
| Feature | Filestash | Nuxeo Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Document Management | Document Management |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Go | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 14,451 | ★ 707 |
| First released | 2017 | 2006 |
| Replaces | Dropbox, SharePoint | Documentum, OpenText |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Filestash or Nuxeo Platform better?
Filestash is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Nuxeo Platform if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Filestash and Nuxeo Platform free and open-source?
Yes. Filestash is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Nuxeo Platform under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Filestash and Nuxeo Platform with Docker?
Filestash: yes. Nuxeo Platform: yes.