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Gotenberg vs PDFKeeper

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 PD PDFKeeper Open-source PDF document management system
FeatureGotenbergPDFKeeper
CategoryDocument ManagementDocument Management
LicenseMITGPL-3.0
LanguageGoC#
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdockerbare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 12,808★ 228
First released20192014
ReplacesAdobe PDF ServicesDEVONthink, Mayan EDMS

Why pick each one

Choose Gotenberg if…

  • Simple powerful conversion API
  • Easy to integrate
Gotenberg details

Choose PDFKeeper if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • Written in C#
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
PDFKeeper details

Frequently asked questions

Is Gotenberg or PDFKeeper better?

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

Are Gotenberg and PDFKeeper free and open-source?

Yes. Gotenberg is licensed under MIT and PDFKeeper under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Gotenberg and PDFKeeper with Docker?

Gotenberg: yes. PDFKeeper: check the project docs for container support.

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