OpenDocMan

Spec sheet

Purpose

OpenDocMan is a free, web-based, open-source document management system written in PHP and designed to help companies meet ISO 17025 document-management requirements.Read 11 Oct 2026 · opendocman.com

Deployment

OpenDocMan runs on a web server and stores files locally on that server; its feature page lists PHP 8.2, MySQL 8+ or MariaDB 10.0+, and an automatic installer and updater.Read 11 Oct 2026 · opendocman.com

Support

The maker lists community forum support and paid support; its Enterprise Suite page says the service includes one year of professional support, with the option to extend.Read 11 Oct 2026 · opendocman.com

Headquarters

Galt, California, USARead 28 Sep 2026 · opendocman.com

Access controls

Listed security features include per-file user and departmental access controls, three user roles, and URL-parameter obfuscation.Read 11 Oct 2026 · opendocman.com

Current release

The download page lists version 2.10.0, dated 08/31/2026, as the latest stable version.Read 11 Oct 2026 · opendocman.com

File management

Users can upload any file type through a browser, add metadata and custom document properties, assign departments or categories, lock files during editing, and view revision history.Read 11 Oct 2026 · opendocman.com

File size limit

Administrators can set an OpenDocMan maximum file size, and larger uploads may also require changing PHP server settings.Read 11 Oct 2026 · opendocman.com

Integrations and extensions

The maker lists plug-ins including a free HelloWorld example and paid extensions for individual file expiration, export, user import, and other tasks; the page says its plug-ins are for OpenDocMan 1.2.6 and later.Read 11 Oct 2026 · opendocman.com

License and audience

The project is GPL-licensed and describes users ranging from individuals and small businesses to nonprofits, educational institutions, government agencies, and Fortune 500 companies.Read 11 Oct 2026 · opendocman.com

Search

Search supports browsing by author, department, or category and full searches across metadata, author, department, category, filename, and comments without external indexing.Read 11 Oct 2026 · opendocman.com

Supported environments

The FAQ says it can run on Linux, Unix, Windows, or Mac systems that can run PHP, MySQL, and a web server, and notes successful installations on IIS as well as Apache.Read 11 Oct 2026 · opendocman.com

Workflow

The system supports automated document review and file expiration, reviewer approval or rejection, and email notifications before and after review.Read 11 Oct 2026 · opendocman.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Document Management Software#30 of 637.8