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Krystal DMS 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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KR Krystal DMS Web-based document management system in Java VS MA Mayan EDMS Free electronic document management with workflows
FeatureKrystal DMSMayan EDMS
CategoryDocument ManagementDocument Management
LicenseGPL-3.0Apache-2.0
LanguageJavaPython
Setup difficultyMediumHard
Min. RAM1,024 MB2,048 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 50★ 1,100
First released20122011
ReplacesDocuWareDocuWare, M-Files

Why pick each one

Choose Krystal DMS if…

  • Straightforward feature set
  • Free to use
Krystal DMS details

Choose Mayan EDMS if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Krystal DMS or Mayan EDMS better?

Neither is universally better. Mayan EDMS has the larger community, while Krystal DMS is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are Krystal DMS and Mayan EDMS free and open-source?

Yes. Krystal DMS is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Mayan EDMS under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Krystal DMS and Mayan EDMS with Docker?

Krystal DMS: check the project docs for container support. Mayan EDMS: yes.

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