EveryDocs

Self-Hosted

Open-source self-hosted document management system

Overview

EveryDocs is an open-source document management solution built for self-hosting, empowering users to securely store, organize, and collaborate on files without relying on third-party services. It includes file version control, granular access permissions, full-text search, and metadata tagging. Deploy easily via Docker compose or traditional PHP/MySQL setups. Ideal for teams prioritizing data privacy, it supports local/S3 storage backends and customizable folders, making it a robust alternative to proprietary tools.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  everydocs:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: everydocs
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

File version control
Granular access permissions
Full-text search
Docker deployment
Multi-storage backend support

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is EveryDocs hard to install?

EveryDocs offers Docker deployment for quick setup—run the compose command and configure basic settings. Non-Docker setups need PHP, MySQL, and a web server (e.g., Nginx), which requires some technical knowledge.

? Is it a good alternative to Google Drive for self-hosting?

Yes—EveryDocs provides core storage/organization features with full data control, but lacks Google’s real-time co-editing. It’s ideal for users prioritizing privacy over SaaS conveniences.

? Is EveryDocs completely free?

EveryDocs is open-source and free to use/modify/self-host. No licensing fees, but you may incur costs for server hosting or storage depending on your infrastructure.

Top Alternatives

Google Drive Compare

Dropbox Business Search Google

Microsoft SharePoint Search Google

Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Document Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (full data control)
⊕ No subscription fees
⊕ Open-source (extensible)
⊕ Customizable metadata tagging

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server admin skills
⊖ Lacks real-time collaborative editing
⊖ Limited SaaS-like integrations