OpenDocMan 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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OpenDocMan
Free web-based document management system in PHP
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OpenKM Community
Enterprise document management and content platform
| Feature | OpenDocMan | OpenKM Community |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Document Management | Document Management |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, docker, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 281 | ★ 850 |
| First released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Replaces | DocuWare, M-Files | DocuWare, SharePoint |
Why pick each one
Choose OpenKM Community if…
- Comprehensive enterprise features
- Mature platform
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenDocMan or OpenKM Community better?
Neither is universally better. OpenKM Community has the larger community, while OpenDocMan is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are OpenDocMan and OpenKM Community free and open-source?
Yes. OpenDocMan is licensed under GPL-2.0 and OpenKM Community under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenDocMan and OpenKM Community with Docker?
OpenDocMan: yes. OpenKM Community: yes.