Open Source Document Management Systems Software
Document Management Systems software organizes, stores, and indexes digital files to replace manual folder structures. These tools use optical character recognition and full-text search to make scanned PDFs and text documents searchable. This type of software serves researchers, writers, and administrators who need to catalog large libraries of e-books or professional records. Self-hosting these apps ensures that sensitive documents and private archives remain on local hardware. This approach prevents external services from accessing the contents of private files or charging for storage space.
This page lists 31 open source tools in the Document Management Systems category. The most popular are Stirling PDF, Paperless-home and Reactive Resume. Most use the AGPL-3.0 or GPL-3.0 license, and 27 offer an official Docker image.
Stirling PDF
A self-hosted PDF manipulation platform for editing, converting, and automating documents without external service dependencies.
Paperless-home
A document management system that converts physical documents into a searchable digital archive using optical character recognition.
Reactive Resume
Create and manage professional resumes with real-time previews and self-hosting options for complete data ownership.
calibre
Manage, convert, and catalog e-books across all major formats with integrated metadata fetching and device support.
Calibre-Web
Web application for browsing, reading, and downloading eBooks stored in a valid Calibre database.
Docs
A collaborative editor for writing and organizing knowledge through real-time editing and structured document hierarchies.
Seafile
A self-hosted cloud storage system for syncing and sharing files with integrated metadata management and collaborative editing.
BentoPDF
A privacy-focused PDF toolkit for manipulating, editing, and processing documents entirely within the web browser.
Gotenberg
A Docker-based API for converting various document formats and web pages into PDF files.
OmniTools
A self-hosted collection of web-based utilities for image, video, PDF, and data manipulation tasks.
Tandoor Recipes
Manage digital recipe collections with meal planning, automated shopping lists, and collaborative cookbooks for family and friends.
ONLYOFFICE Docs
Provides collaborative online editing for text documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and PDFs with Office Open XML compatibility.
OpenSign
Manage and sign PDF documents electronically with support for multiple signers, templates, and audit trails.
OpenEMR
Manage electronic health records and medical practice operations with integrated scheduling and electronic billing tools.
TagSpaces
Organize and manage local files using a privacy focused tagging system that works entirely offline.
Papra
A document management and archiving platform for storing, organizing, and retrieving files through automated ingestion and tagging.
Documize
A self-hosted knowledge management solution for organizing and unifying internal and customer-facing technical documentation.
Docspell
Organize documents from scanners and emails using machine learning for automated metadata and tag suggestions.
Open Archiver
A self-hosted platform for archiving, indexing, and searching emails from multiple providers with legal compliance features.
PdfDing
Self-hosted PDF manager and editor for organizing, viewing, and annotating documents across multiple devices.
Sync-in
A self-hosted platform for file storage and synchronization that enables team collaboration and secure document sharing.
Warracker
A self-hosted warranty tracker to organize product records, monitor expiration dates, and store digital receipts.
eLabFTW
An electronic lab notebook for research teams to store experiments and manage laboratory resource databases.
Transmute
Self hosted file conversion and compression tool for images, video, audio, documents, spreadsheets, subtitles, and fonts.
DSpace
A digital asset management system for organizations to provide durable access to institutional repositories and resources.
FileRise
Self-hosted web file manager and storage hub with granular access controls, WebDAV support, and folder encryption.
ITFlow
A unified documentation, ticket management, and accounting platform designed specifically for managed service providers.
Signature PDF
A web based tool for signing documents, organizing pages, editing metadata, and compressing PDF files.
webtrees
A collaborative genealogy application for viewing and editing family trees using standard GEDCOM files.
Koha
An integrated library system for managing catalogs, circulation, and patron records in a web based environment.
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