LogicalDOC Community vs OpenKM Community
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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LogicalDOC Community
Document management system for businesses
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OpenKM Community
Enterprise document management and content platform
| Feature | LogicalDOC Community | OpenKM Community |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Document Management | Document Management |
| License | LGPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Java | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 141 | ★ 850 |
| First released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Replaces | DocuWare, M-Files | DocuWare, SharePoint |
Why pick each one
Choose OpenKM Community if…
- Comprehensive enterprise features
- Mature platform
Frequently asked questions
Is LogicalDOC Community or OpenKM Community better?
Neither is universally better. OpenKM Community has the larger community; both share a hard setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are LogicalDOC Community and OpenKM Community free and open-source?
Yes. LogicalDOC Community is licensed under LGPL-3.0 and OpenKM Community under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run LogicalDOC Community and OpenKM Community with Docker?
LogicalDOC Community: yes. OpenKM Community: yes.