Microsoft SharePoint: The Best Open-Source Alternatives

Microsoft SharePoint positions itself as a platform for collaboration, content management, and secure file sharing in Microsoft 365.

The directory lists Microsoft SharePoint in the «File Sync and Sharing» and «Document Management (DMS)» categories.

Here you can find open-source alternatives, and separately marked source-available alternatives, to «Microsoft SharePoint» (external link) in the categories «Document Management (DMS)» and «File Sync and Sharing».

In the Category «Document Management (DMS)»

Alfresco Community

Alfresco Community manages business documents with search, collaboration tools and integrations with other systems.

  • DMS

Docspell

Docspell imports documents, including by email, recognizes their text, and makes them findable through full-text search. The application can be self-hosted.

  • DMS

Mayan EDMS

Mayan EDMS combines document management with OCR, workflows, and access permissions. A REST API connects other systems.

  • DMS

OpenDocMan

OpenDocMan is a web-based document management system built with PHP. The open-source software can be self-hosted or used as SaaS.

  • DMS

Paperless-ngx

Paperless-ngx turns paper documents into a searchable digital archive and organizes your filing through a web interface.

  • DMS

Papermerge DMS

Papermerge DMS processes and manages scanned documents in a document management system.

  • DMS

Papra

Papra stores documents centrally and makes them easy to find again. The application combines document management and archiving.

  • DMS

SeedDMS

SeedDMS manages document versions and makes content findable through full-text search. Optional workflows complement the web application.

  • DMS
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SimpleDMS

SimpleDMS organizes documents with tags and workspaces. Small businesses can store and find files in shared or private spaces.

  • DMS

TagSpaces

TagSpaces organizes files and folders with tags and offers file previews, search, and notes in Markdown, HTML, or plain text.

  • DMS

Teedy

Teedy manages documents with OCR, versioning, and search. Roles and permissions control access.

  • DMS

In the Category «File Sync and Sharing»

Nextcloud

Nextcloud stores and shares files and syncs them across devices. Teams access them through the browser, desktop, and mobile devices.

  • Calendar
  • File Sync and Sharing

OpenCloud

OpenCloud combines file management and sharing for teams working on documents together.

  • File Sync and Sharing

Papermark

Papermark's open-source core shares documents via links and tracks how they are used. Custom domains and branding support the delivery.

  • File Sync and Sharing