Papermerge vs Plone
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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Papermerge
Document management system for scanned documents
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Plone
Enterprise CMS and document repository with strong security
| Feature | Papermerge | Plone |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Document Management | Document Management |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Python | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 521 | ★ 310 |
| First released | 2017 | 2001 |
| Replaces | Evernote, DEVONthink | SharePoint |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Papermerge or Plone better?
Papermerge is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Plone if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Papermerge and Plone free and open-source?
Yes. Papermerge is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Plone under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Papermerge and Plone with Docker?
Papermerge: yes. Plone: yes.