ONLYOFFICE Docs vs OpenDocMan
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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ONLYOFFICE Docs
Online office suite for documents, sheets, and slides
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OpenDocMan
Free web-based document management system in PHP
| Feature | ONLYOFFICE Docs | OpenDocMan |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Document Management | Document Management |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Shell | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | bare-metal, docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 6,794 | ★ 281 |
| First released | 2016 | 2004 |
| Replaces | Google Docs, Microsoft 365 | DocuWare, M-Files |
Why pick each one
Choose ONLYOFFICE Docs if…
- Excellent format compatibility
- Strong collaboration features
Frequently asked questions
Is ONLYOFFICE Docs or OpenDocMan better?
Neither is universally better. ONLYOFFICE Docs has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are ONLYOFFICE Docs and OpenDocMan free and open-source?
Yes. ONLYOFFICE Docs is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and OpenDocMan under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ONLYOFFICE Docs and OpenDocMan with Docker?
ONLYOFFICE Docs: yes. OpenDocMan: yes.