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DEVONthink vs EveryDocs: catalog facts
DEVONthinkEveryDocs
Paid

Paid, sold in several editions.

Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.

macOS, iOS Web, Self-hosted
  • Handles almost any document type in one database
  • Automation with actions and triggers
  • Encrypted storage of PDF files on disk
  • Full-text search of unencrypted PDFs
  • Apple platforms only
  • Paid, with a steep learning curve
  • Anyone who knows the URL can create an account
  • Handles PDF documents only
Downloadable app Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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