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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Signals behind this alternatives page

OpenKM currently shows at least one risk or watch signal in ToolVitals data.
Multiple signals suggest declining health or reduced shipping momentum.
Health score: 33/100.
Shipping score: 0/100.

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Best alternatives by need

Best overallPaperless-ngx

Highest organic ToolVitals fit for this use case.

Healthier optionsPaperless-ngx, FormKiq, Wraft

Stronger current public-health signal than OpenKM.

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

Useful when portability and inspectability matter.

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Ranked alternatives

Best-fit document management systems options

5 tools

Paperless-ngx

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

Active

Health88

Shipping89

Score89

Confidence88

Stars42.1k

ModeSource-visible project

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FormKiq

Open source document management platform leveraging AWS managed services.

Warning

Health63

Shipping13

Score56

Confidence98

Stars156

ModeSource-visible project

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Wraft

Open source document lifecycle management platform.

Warning

Health62

Shipping14

Score53

Confidence78

Stars146

ModeSource-visible project

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Teedy

Lightweight open source document management system.

Critical

Health36

Shipping0

Score36

Confidence75

Stars2.6k

ModeSource-visible project

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Papermerge

Open Source Document Management System for Digital Archives (Scanned Documents)

Critical

Health31

Shipping0

Score32

Confidence83

Stars2.9k

ModeSource-visible project

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