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Gotenberg vs Mayan EDMS

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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GO Gotenberg API for converting documents to PDF VS MA Mayan EDMS Free electronic document management with workflows
FeatureGotenbergMayan EDMS
CategoryDocument ManagementDocument Management
LicenseMITApache-2.0
LanguageGoPython
Setup difficultyEasyHard
Min. RAM512 MB2,048 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 12,808★ 1,100
First released20192011
ReplacesAdobe PDF ServicesDocuWare, M-Files

Why pick each one

Choose Gotenberg if…

  • Simple powerful conversion API
  • Easy to integrate
Gotenberg details

Choose Mayan EDMS if…

  • Powerful workflow engine
  • Enterprise-grade features
Mayan EDMS details

Frequently asked questions

Is Gotenberg or Mayan EDMS better?

Gotenberg is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Mayan EDMS if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Gotenberg and Mayan EDMS free and open-source?

Yes. Gotenberg is licensed under MIT and Mayan EDMS under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Gotenberg and Mayan EDMS with Docker?

Gotenberg: yes. Mayan EDMS: yes.

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