Filestash vs OpenPaper.work
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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OpenPaper.work
Personal document scanner and indexer for paperless homes
| Feature | Filestash | OpenPaper.work |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Document Management | Document Management |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, bare-metal | source, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 14,451 | ★ 2,400 |
| First released | 2017 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Dropbox, SharePoint | Evernote |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Filestash or OpenPaper.work better?
Filestash is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider OpenPaper.work if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Filestash and OpenPaper.work free and open-source?
Yes. Filestash is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and OpenPaper.work under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Filestash and OpenPaper.work with Docker?
Filestash: yes. OpenPaper.work: check the project docs for container support.