SeedDMS
A mature document management system with version control, indexed search and customizable workflows.
About SeedDMS
What is SeedDMS?
SeedDMS is an open-source PHP-based document management system (DMS), described as a mature, enterprise-ready platform after many years of development. It lets you share and store documents with version control, full-text search and custom workflows.
Use cases
What is SeedDMS for?
- Document management for a business with version control for every file.
- Full-text search inside PDF, Word or Excel documents.
- A custom document approval workflow for a department.
Benefits
Main benefits of SeedDMS
Version control: every update creates a new version without losing previous ones.
Indexed search in PDF, MS Word and MS Excel formats.
A fully customizable workflow engine since version 4.0.0.
Rights-based access and documents related to one another.
Is it for you?
Who should use SeedDMS?
Businesses that need a serious document management system, with version control and approval workflows, not just a shared folder.
Is SeedDMS right for you?
Is SeedDMS the right choice for you?
It's a great fit if…
- You need serious version control over your business documents.
- You want full-text search inside PDF, Word or Excel files.
- You need custom document approval workflows.
It might not be for you if…
- You only need simple file sharing with no approval workflows (consider Nextcloud or eXtplorer).
- You'd prefer a lighter document management install (consider LetoDMS).
Installation
How to install SeedDMS on your hosting
Open your hosting panel
Log into your miHosting professional hosting panel and open Softaculous, the application installer included with every plan.
Find SeedDMS
One-click install via Softaculous from the hosting panel. Given its size, check available storage.
Configure and go live
Choose the domain, language and admin details. Softaculous creates the database automatically and your install is ready in minutes.
Recommended hosting
Why install SeedDMS on miHosting
miHosting's professional shared hosting includes Softaculous, PHP and databases already configured, NVMe storage with no artificial limits, free SSL and real technical support if you need help during installation or maintenance of SeedDMS.
Choose your plan
Install SeedDMS today
Choose the professional hosting plan that best fits your SeedDMS project, or try it risk-free with the free plan.
Emprendedor
50% OFF118 $/yr 59 $/yr — free domain included
- ✓3 websites
- ✓1 free domain for the first year
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Plus
50% OFF170 $/yr 85 $/yr — free domain included
- ✓15 websites
- ✓1 free domain for the first year
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Webmaster
50% OFF198 $/yr 99 $/yr — free domain included
- ✓100 websites
- ✓1 free domain for the first year
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Not sure which to choose?
For 1–3 of your own websites, the Emprendedor plan is more than enough. To manage client sites or multiple projects, the Webmaster plan is the go-to choice for agencies and freelancers.
Talk to a technician on WhatsApp →Not ready to commit yet?
Try it with the same NVMe infrastructure as the paid plans, no credit card and no fine print. When you're ready, upgrade to a professional plan with a 50% discount.
- ✓ No credit card required
- ✓ Softaculous included
- ✓ Upgrade whenever you want
Frequently asked questions about SeedDMS
Can SeedDMS recover previous versions of a document?
Yes, every time a document is updated a new version is created, while previous ones remain available.
Can SeedDMS search for text inside a PDF or Word file?
Yes, it includes indexed search compatible with PDF, MS Word and MS Excel formats, not just file names.
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