AppBreakup
Submit an app

Free DocuWare alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

2 of the 6 DocuWare alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). Mayan EDMS and Box rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1MaMayan EDMSOpen source—YesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 459.4
2Box logoBoxFree plan + paid—NoWeb, Windows, macOS +23 of 350.0
  1. Ma

    1. Mayan EDMSTop pick

    Best for: Organisations that need document versioning, workflows and strict access control on their own servers

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from DocuWare

    Free, self-hosted document management with OCR, metadata and workflows, if you can run it yourself.

    Pros

    • Document versioning with per-version access control
    • Workflows and fine-grained permissions for formal processes
    • Mature project with paid support available

    Cons

    • Heavier to install and learn than home-focused tools
    • No hosted version; you run and maintain the server
    Visit Mayan EDMS Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Mayan EDMS a good DocuWare alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026mayan-edms.com(opens source in a new tab)
    First released
    2010
    Checked Nov 8, 2026mayan-edms.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Versioning
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026mayan-edms.com(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    REST API
    Checked Nov 8, 2026mayan-edms.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Box logo

    2. Box

    Best for: Companies that need governed file sharing, compliance and workflows

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    50.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from DocuWare

    Cloud content platform with retention rules, e-signatures and automated workflows for teams moving documents off on-prem DMS.

    Pros

    • Strong admin, retention and compliance controls
    • Deep integrations with business apps
    • Built-in e-signature and workflow automation

    Cons

    • Tiny per-file upload limit on the free plan
    • Business plans need several seats
    • Overkill for personal use
    Visit Box Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.338
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Box a good DocuWare alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan upload limit
    250 MB per file
    Checked Nov 8, 2026support.box.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Personal Pro upload limit
    5 GB per file
    Checked Nov 8, 2026support.box.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business Plus upload limit
    15 GB per file
    Checked Nov 8, 2026support.box.com(opens source in a new tab)