Alfresco Community Edition
The open source Enterprise Content Management software that handles any type of content, allowing users to easily share and collaborate on content.
- GitHub stars
- 240
- License
- LGPL-3.0
- Last commit
- 12 October 2026
- Runs on
- Java
Commits per month, last 12 months
813 commits
Replaces
Paid products Alfresco Community Edition can stand in for.
How to self-host Alfresco Community Edition
Alfresco Community Edition runs on Java. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Alfresco Community Edition free?
Yes. Alfresco Community Edition is open source under the LGPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Alfresco Community Edition?
Yes. Alfresco Community Edition runs on Java. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Alfresco Community Edition replace?
People use Alfresco Community Edition instead of Microsoft SharePoint.
Is Alfresco Community Edition still maintained?
The last change to Alfresco Community Edition's code was on 12 October 2026, with 813 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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