Filestash 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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Filestash
Web-based file manager and document gateway
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Papermerge
Document management system for scanned documents
| Feature | Filestash | Papermerge |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Document Management | Document Management |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Go | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 14,451 | ★ 521 |
| First released | 2017 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Dropbox, SharePoint | Evernote, DEVONthink |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Filestash or Papermerge better?
Filestash is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Papermerge if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Filestash and Papermerge free and open-source?
Yes. Filestash is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Papermerge under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Filestash and Papermerge with Docker?
Filestash: yes. Papermerge: yes.