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OpenKM Community vs SeedDMS

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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OP OpenKM Community Enterprise document management and content platform VS SE SeedDMS Easy-to-use web-based document management system
FeatureOpenKM CommunitySeedDMS
CategoryDocument ManagementDocument Management
LicenseGPL-2.0GPL-2.0
LanguageJavaPHP
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM2,048 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 850★ 200
First released20062010
ReplacesDocuWare, SharePointSharePoint, M-Files

Why pick each one

Choose OpenKM Community if…

  • Comprehensive enterprise features
  • Mature platform
OpenKM Community details

Choose SeedDMS if…

  • Quick to deploy
  • Approachable interface
SeedDMS details

Frequently asked questions

Is OpenKM Community or SeedDMS better?

Neither is universally better. OpenKM Community has the larger community, while SeedDMS is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are OpenKM Community and SeedDMS free and open-source?

Yes. OpenKM Community is licensed under GPL-2.0 and SeedDMS under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run OpenKM Community and SeedDMS with Docker?

OpenKM Community: yes. SeedDMS: yes.

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