Hypha vs OpenSign
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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Hypha
Self-hosted application and grant management platform
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OpenSign
Document signing software (alternative to DocuSign)
| Feature | Hypha | OpenSign |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Document Management | Document Management |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 76 | ★ 6,783 |
| First released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Replaces | SmartSimple | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Hypha if…
- Released under the BSD-3-Clause license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
Choose OpenSign if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 6.8k GitHub stars
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Hypha or OpenSign better?
OpenSign is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Hypha if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Hypha and OpenSign free and open-source?
Yes. Hypha is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and OpenSign under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Hypha and OpenSign with Docker?
Hypha: yes. OpenSign: yes.