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SeedDMS

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Spec score 7.4 #12 of 24 in Enterprise Content Management - Enterprise Software

What it is

SeedDMS is a free, open-source document management system with a web interface for small and medium-sized enterprises. It can handle uses from private document storage to enterprise workflow management, including invoices, documentation, learning materials, email, and photos. Document features include version storage, user and group management, access control lists, full-text search, and WebDAV. Workflows support document review, approval, and revision; version 6.0.x also adds role-based restrictions on operations. SeedDMS is based on PHP and supports MySQL, SQLite3, PostgreSQL, and MariaDB. It can be self-hosted on public or private servers, and Docker images are available. Listed extensions include Collabora Office, ONLYOFFICE, Tesseract OCR, Tika, Etherpad, HedgeDoc, and Paperless-ngx. The feature list also includes a REST API and Prometheus metrics. Extensions offer virus scanning and passkey authentication, though no security certification or compliance standard is stated. The download page lists 6.0.x and 5.1.x branches and recommends 6.0.x for new installations. SeedDMS costs nothing.

Spec sheet

What it does
SeedDMS is a free and open source document management system with a web based interface for small and medium sized enterprises.Read 8 Oct 2026 · seeddms.org
Deployment
SeedDMS can be self hosted on public or private servers, and Docker images are available.Read 8 Oct 2026 · seeddms.org
Integrations
Listed extension integrations include Collabora Office, ONLYOFFICE, Tesseract OCR, Tika, Etherpad, HedgeDoc and Paperless-ngx.Read 8 Oct 2026 · seeddms.org
Support
Community help is available by developer email, mailing list and SourceForge forum; MMK GmbH offers professional support, customization and hosting.Read 8 Oct 2026 · seeddms.org
API and monitoring
The feature list includes a REST API and Prometheus metrics.Read 8 Oct 2026 · seeddms.org
Demo limit
The demo installation limits uploads to 5 MB and clears database contents periodically without notice.Read 8 Oct 2026 · seeddms.org
Document management
Features include document version storage, user and group management, access control lists, full text search and WebDAV access.Read 8 Oct 2026 · seeddms.org
Security options
Listed extensions include virus scanning and passkey authentication; the site does not state a security certification or compliance standard.Read 8 Oct 2026 · seeddms.org
Technical requirements
SeedDMS is based on PHP and supports MySQL, SQLite3, PostgreSQL and MariaDB according to its about and features pages.Read 8 Oct 2026 · seeddms.org
Use cases
The product page describes uses ranging from private document storage to enterprise workflow management, including storage of invoices, documentation, learning materials, emails and photos.Read 8 Oct 2026 · seeddms.org
Versions
The download page lists version branches 6.0.x and 5.1.x and recommends 6.0.x for new installations.Read 8 Oct 2026 · seeddms.org
Workflow
SeedDMS supports workflows for document review, approval and revision; version 6.0.x adds workflows and role based operation restrictions.Read 8 Oct 2026 · seeddms.org

Plans and prices

SeedDMS Free No stated limits on users or documents Read 8 Oct 2026 · seeddms.org

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free plan costs nothing.
  • Supports version storage, full-text search, and WebDAV.
  • Can be self-hosted, with Docker images available.
  • Supports multiple database systems.
  • Includes a REST API and Prometheus metrics.

Limits

  • No mobile apps are listed.
  • The demo limits uploads to 5 MB.
  • Demo database contents can be cleared without notice.

Who it suits

SeedDMS suits individuals and small or medium-sized enterprises that need document storage, access controls, and review workflows. It can also serve organizations looking to self-host.

Verdict

SeedDMS offers broad document-management features without a plan charge, and can be deployed on public or private servers. Consider its self-hosting requirements and lack of mobile apps when evaluating access needs.

Where Specifiction places it

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