Document Management Systems

Alternatives to OpenKM

Compare healthier or more active tools in the same use case using ToolVitals public evidence.

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Best alternatives by need

Best overallPaperless-ngx

Highest organic ToolVitals fit for this use case.

Healthier optionsPaperless-ngx, FormKiq, Papermerge, Teedy

Stronger current public-health signal than OpenKM.

Verified open/source-visiblePaperless-ngx, FormKiq, Papermerge, Teedy

Useful when portability and inspectability matter.

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Ranked alternatives

Best-fit document management systems options

6 tools
01

Paperless-ngx

A community-supported supercharged document management system: scan, index and archive all your documents

Active
Health96
Shipping96
Score96
Confidence90
Stars45.1k
ModeSource-visible project
02

FormKiq

Open source document management platform leveraging AWS managed services.

Warning
Health66
Shipping52
Score60
Confidence90
Stars161
ModeSource-visible project