Elyse

Spec sheet

Product

Elyse is a controlled document management system built on Microsoft SQL Server for documents such as procedures, SOPs, work instructions, quality plans, manuals and engineering drawings.Read 10 Oct 2026 · silkwoodsoftware.com

Deployment

Elyse requires Microsoft SQL Server Express 2022 or higher and Windows 10 or Windows Server 2019 or higher; it supports single-machine or multi-user network deployment.Read 10 Oct 2026 · silkwoodsoftware.com

Free plan

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · silkwoodsoftware.com

Integrations

The database API exposes approximately 1,000 documented stored procedures, and systems that can call SQL Server stored procedures or interface with the application API can integrate with Elyse.Read 10 Oct 2026 · silkwoodsoftware.com

Support

The product is designed for self-service use with documentation; the license fee does not include support, and additional support requires engaging a separate service provider.Read 10 Oct 2026 · silkwoodsoftware.com

Headquarters

Queensland, AustraliaRead 28 Sep 2026 · silkwoodsoftware.com

Access security

Authentication and access control use Windows Integrated Security and are enforced in the database through stored procedures and SID-based access control lists.Read 10 Oct 2026 · silkwoodsoftware.com

Air-gapped use

The licensing system does not need to call home, so Elyse can be deployed in an air-gapped environment.Read 10 Oct 2026 · silkwoodsoftware.com

API access

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · silkwoodsoftware.com

Approval workflows

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · silkwoodsoftware.com

Audit and encryption

Built-in audit logging covers key metadata changes, file access and deletion, privilege changes, workflow actions and authorization failures; data-at-rest encryption can use SQL Server TDE or BitLocker for FILESTREAM data.Read 10 Oct 2026 · silkwoodsoftware.com

Cloud and operating systems

The maker says Elyse requires on-premises Windows and SQL Server infrastructure and does not run on Mac or Linux.Read 10 Oct 2026 · silkwoodsoftware.com

Customization

The application layer is released under Apache License 2.0, while the Elyse SQL database is covered by a separate EULA.Read 10 Oct 2026 · silkwoodsoftware.com

Deployment skills

Multi-user network deployment requires Windows and SQL Server administration skills, including Active Directory and Kerberos Constrained Delegation configuration.Read 10 Oct 2026 · silkwoodsoftware.com

Document control

Each document release is stored as a separate, unalterable file or set of files, and releases can be rolled back by changing their state.Read 10 Oct 2026 · silkwoodsoftware.com

Evaluation

The maker offers unrestricted evaluation with full product features in a single-user or non-production multi-user environment, without a time limit.Read 10 Oct 2026 · silkwoodsoftware.com

General documents

It can also store general documents alongside controlled documents, using the same storage, search and access controls.Read 10 Oct 2026 · silkwoodsoftware.com

Metadata and tagging

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · silkwoodsoftware.com

Search

Search includes full-text content, metadata filters and hierarchical tags, with configurable document identifiers.Read 10 Oct 2026 · silkwoodsoftware.com

Supported asset types

.docx,.dwg,.pdfRead 21 Sep 2026 · silkwoodsoftware.com

Version history

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · silkwoodsoftware.com

Plans and prices

Every Elyse plan and price →

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