Docspell Alternatives

Docspell is described as 'Personal document organizer. You'll need a scanner to convert your papers into files. Docspell can then assist in organizing the resulting mess 😉' and is a document manager in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Docspell for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best Docspell alternative is Zim, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Docspell are TagSpaces, CherryTree, Trilium Notes and Cryptee.

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  1. Zim icon

    Zim

     511 likes

    Zim brings the concept of a wiki to your desktop. Store information, link pages and edit with WYSISYG markup or directly typing some lightweight markup syntax and see it previewed as-you-type. Creating a new page is easy by either clicking on the "Create new note"...

    318 Zim alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about Zim as an Alternative to Docspell
    davidcrisp
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    Docspell is a DMS, Zim is a Wiki

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Zim is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Docspell.

    • Zim is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Docspell.

    • Zim is Free and Open SourceDocspell is also Free and Open Source
    • Zim is Lightweight and Privacy focusedDocspell is not according to our users
  2. TagSpaces icon

    TagSpaces

     244 likes

    Privacy-first, multi-device organizer for files and folders with customizable tags, color labels, note editing in markdown or HTML, Kanban boards, S3 object storage support, web page clipping, vendor lock-in free filename tagging, open source option, and multi-format preview.

    99 TagSpaces alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Cross-platform file tagging
     

    • TagSpaces is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Docspell.

    • TagSpaces is Freemium and Open SourceDocspell is Free and Open Source
    • TagSpaces is Privacy focusedDocspell is not according to our users
  4. CherryTree icon

    CherryTree

     322 likes

    Hierarchical note-taking software that is free, open-source, cross-platform. Features include rich text, syntax highlighting, multi-level lists, embedded files, customizable interface, code execution, PDF export, spell check, images & tables, and comprehensive project management support.

    101 CherryTree alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about CherryTree as an Alternative to Docspell
    davidcrisp
    Negative
    0

    Docspell is a DMS, Cherrytree is a note taking application

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • CherryTree is Free and Open SourceDocspell is also Free and Open Source
    • CherryTree is Customizable and Privacy focusedDocspell is not according to our users
  5. Trilium Notes icon

    Trilium Notes

     111 likes

    The original trilium is transfered to this repo by its owner and the app continues to develop here as stated here: https://github.com/TriliumNext/Trilium

    374 Trilium Notes alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Comments about Trilium Notes as an Alternative to Docspell
    davidcrisp
    Negative
    0

    Docspell is a DMS, Trillian Notes is a note taking application

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Trilium Notes is Free and Open SourceDocspell is also Free and Open Source
    • Trilium Notes is Privacy focused, Lightweight and CustomizableDocspell is not according to our users
  6. Cryptee icon

    Cryptee

     103 likes

    Cryptee is a safety and privacy focused, encrypted and cross-platform personal data storage service. You can write personal documents, notes, journals, store photos (including raw photos from DSLR cameras) and all sorts of other files.

    72 Cryptee alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Cryptee screenshot 1
     

    • Cryptee is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Docspell.

    • Cryptee is Freemium and Open SourceDocspell is Free and Open Source
    • Cryptee is Privacy focused and LightweightDocspell is not according to our users
  7. Papra icon

    Papra

     29 likes

    Minimalist open-source solution for digital document organization, featuring group management, full-text search, tagging, content extraction from images, custom tagging rules, email and folder import, CLI, API, responsive design, and self-hosting.

    19 Papra alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  10. Foam icon

    Foam

     52 likes

    Foam is a personal knowledge management and sharing system inspired by Roam Research, built on Visual Studio Code and GitHub.

    250 Foam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Visual Studio Code
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  11. Nuclino icon

    Nuclino

     133 likes

    Nuclino is a unified workspace where teams can bring all their knowledge, docs, and projects together in one place. It’s a modern, simple, and blazingly fast way to collaborate, without the chaos of files and folders, context switching, or silos.

    331 Nuclino alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    Nuclino screenshot 1
     

    • Nuclino is the most popular Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Docspell.

    • Nuclino is Freemium and ProprietaryDocspell is Free and Open Source
    • Nuclino is Lightweight and MinimalisticDocspell is not according to our users
  13. Hydrus icon

    Hydrus

     52 likes

    A personal booru-style media tagger that can import files and tags from your hard drive and popular websites. Content can be shared with other users via user-run servers.

    19 Hydrus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Wine
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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