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Mayan EDMS 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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MA Mayan EDMS Free electronic document management with workflows VS OP OpenSign Document signing software (alternative to DocuSign)
FeatureMayan EDMSOpenSign
CategoryDocument ManagementDocument Management
LicenseApache-2.0AGPL-3.0
LanguagePythonJavaScript
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM2,048 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker
GitHub stars★ 1,100★ 6,783
First released20112026
ReplacesDocuWare, M-Files—

Why pick each one

Choose Mayan EDMS if…

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

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
OpenSign details

Frequently asked questions

Is Mayan EDMS or OpenSign better?

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

Are Mayan EDMS and OpenSign free and open-source?

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

Can I run Mayan EDMS and OpenSign with Docker?

Mayan EDMS: yes. OpenSign: yes.

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