Papermark
Self-hostable document sharing platform with built-in analytics, custom domains, and secure file tracking. Ideal for businesses and individuals seeking privacy-focused alternatives.
Papermark is an open-source alternative to:
Papermark
Papermark is an open-source document sharing platform designed as a privacy-friendly alternative to DocSend. It provides secure file sharing with built-in analytics, custom domain support, and self-hosting capabilities for complete data control.
Key Features
- Secure Document Sharing: Upload and share files with password protection and expiration options
- Built-in Analytics: Track document views, engagement, and recipient interactions
- Custom Domains: Use your own domain for branded document links
- Self-Hosting: Deploy on your own infrastructure for full data ownership
- Team Collaboration: Share documents with teams and manage access permissions
- Open Source: Fully transparent codebase with community contributions
- Privacy Focused: No tracking of personal data or usage analytics
- API Access: Integrate with existing workflows and applications
Tech / Self-Hosting
Papermark is built with Next.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL. The platform can be self-hosted using Docker or deployed via their cloud service. The open-source version includes all core features, while enterprise features are available in the managed version.
Deployment Options:
- Self-hosted via Docker
- Cloud-hosted service
- Kubernetes support for scalable deployments
Requirements:
- Node.js 18+
- PostgreSQL 13+
- Docker (for self-hosting)