SeedDMS

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Document Management · Vendor site 2026-10-04

SeedDMS is a PHP-based open source document management system with a web interface, long-running community development, and optional Prometheus monitoring hooks. It targets teams that need self-hosted document storage, versioning, and workflow around files.

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Official website

Category: Document Management
Free access: Homepage meta describes SeedDMS as free and open source software you can self host.
API access: Not confirmed on the homepage; integration details appear in project documentation linked from seeddms.org.

Is SeedDMS right for you?

A good fit for

Small and mid-sized organizations wanting a mature PHP DMS they can run on their own servers.

Before you choose

You manage PHP application hosting, backups, and upgrades; the project site does not offer a bundled SaaS plan.

Self-hosted document management

seeddms.org presents SeedDMS as a decade-plus open source DMS with a browser UI and optional monitoring for teams running their own infrastructure.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.

Capability	Value	Evidence	Checked
Stack	Meta description identifies SeedDMS as PHP-based open source document management in active development.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Monitoring	Homepage news mentions Prometheus monitoring integration for operational metrics.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Interface	Site copy highlights an easy to use web-based user interface for document workflows.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

SeedDMS pricing & plans

Free

Homepage meta describes SeedDMS as free and open source software you can self host.

Access: Homepage meta describes SeedDMS as free and open source software you can self host.

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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What is SeedDMS used for?

Does SeedDMS have a free plan?

Homepage meta describes SeedDMS as free and open source software you can self host.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does SeedDMS cost?

No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use SeedDMS through an API?

Not confirmed on the homepage; integration details appear in project documentation linked from seeddms.org.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

You manage PHP application hosting, backups, and upgrades; the project site does not offer a bundled SaaS plan.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

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