Documenso

Digital document signing platform (alternative to DocuSign).

GitHub stars: 15,401
License: AGPL-3.0
Latest release: v2.20.0
8 October 2026
Last commit: 13 October 2026
Runs on: Node.js, Docker

Commits per month, last 12 months

703 commits

Replaces

Paid products Documenso can stand in for.

Adobe Acrobat SignAdobe's e-signature service.DocuSignElectronic signatures for documents.Dropbox SignE-signatures from Dropbox, formerly HelloSign.PandaDocProposals, contracts and e-signatures.

How to self-host Documenso

Documenso runs on Node.js and Docker. 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.

New to self-hosting? Start with the beginner's guide.

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Questions

Is Documenso free?

Yes. Documenso is open source under the AGPL-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 Documenso?

Yes. Documenso runs on Node.js and Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.

What does Documenso replace?

People use Documenso instead of Adobe Acrobat Sign, DocuSign, Dropbox Sign or PandaDoc.

Is Documenso still maintained?

The last change to Documenso's code was on 13 October 2026, with 703 commits in the last 12 months.

Topics

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