Plone 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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Plone
Enterprise CMS and document repository with strong security
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SeedDMS
Easy-to-use web-based document management system
| Feature | Plone | SeedDMS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Document Management | Document Management |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 310 | ★ 200 |
| First released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Replaces | SharePoint | SharePoint, M-Files |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Plone or SeedDMS better?
Neither is universally better. Plone 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 Plone and SeedDMS free and open-source?
Yes. Plone is licensed under GPL-2.0 and SeedDMS under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Plone and SeedDMS with Docker?
Plone: yes. SeedDMS: yes.