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SimpleDMS vs DEVONthink: catalog facts
SimpleDMS	DEVONthink
Freemium Free to self-host; the hosted cloud version is a paid service with a 30-day trial.	Paid Paid, sold in several editions.
Web, Self-hosted	macOS, iOS
Tag-based filing with shared and private workspaces Self-hosted edition includes the features a single company or family needs	Handles almost any document type in one database Automation with actions and triggers
Walkthrough video is only in German Small project with a single main developer	Apple platforms only Paid, with a steep learning curve
Self-hosted, Hosted service	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: AGPL-3.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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