Nuxeo Platform vs ONLYOFFICE Docs
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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Nuxeo Platform
Scalable content services and document management platform
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ONLYOFFICE Docs
Online office suite for documents, sheets, and slides
| Feature | Nuxeo Platform | ONLYOFFICE Docs |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Document Management | Document Management |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Java | Shell |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 707 | ★ 6,794 |
| First released | 2006 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Documentum, OpenText | Google Docs, Microsoft 365 |
Why pick each one
Choose ONLYOFFICE Docs if…
- Excellent format compatibility
- Strong collaboration features
Frequently asked questions
Is Nuxeo Platform or ONLYOFFICE Docs better?
ONLYOFFICE Docs is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Nuxeo Platform if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Nuxeo Platform and ONLYOFFICE Docs free and open-source?
Yes. Nuxeo Platform is licensed under Apache-2.0 and ONLYOFFICE Docs under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Nuxeo Platform and ONLYOFFICE Docs with Docker?
Nuxeo Platform: yes. ONLYOFFICE Docs: yes.