# Documenso

Documenso is an open-source e-signature platform that provides a self-hosted DocuSign alternative for teams managing digital signatures. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/184/documenso

## Description

Documenso is an open-source e-signature platform that provides a self-hosted DocuSign alternative for teams managing digital signatures. It exposes a web UI on the configured port (default 3000) and requires PostgreSQL and SMTP settings. If you use a reverse proxy, set NEXT_PUBLIC_WEBAPP_URL and NEXTAUTH_URL to your public HTTPS URL (no trailing slash).

## Platform availability

Available on 2 of 9 platforms: Unraid, ZimaOS.

## Health score

82/100 (Excellent), based on 3 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 100 (last commit 19 days ago)
- Popular: 84 (15,343 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 45 (2 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)

## Links

- Official website: https://documenso.com
- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/documenso/documenso
- GitHub: https://github.com/documenso/documenso
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/documenso-0wy5gsv13rctvf?q=documenso

## Common questions

### Should I create an .env file before starting the Docker Compose stack?

Yes. Copy .env.example to .env first because it holds required configuration, and starting without it can leave the app missing settings.

### What must I run before starting a manual Documenso install?

Install dependencies, build the app, and run the prisma:migrate-deploy command. The migrations set up the database structure needed to store documents and settings.

### What URL should I open to verify a local Docker Compose install is running?

Open the local site at port 3000 in your browser. That is the web interface used to confirm the install and begin using it.

### What network restrictions are my responsibility for a self-hosted instance?

You are responsible for restricting outbound traffic and egress filtering. You should also block access to internal services and cloud metadata endpoints using your firewall or network configuration.

## Alternatives

- Adobe Fill & Sign: Adobe Fill & Sign is a software that provides a comprehensive solution for filling, signing, and sending forms digitally.
- DocHub: Facilitates online document editing, signing, and form completion with PDF management tools, eSignatures, templates, and real-time collabor…
- DocuSeal: DocuSeal is an open-source web platform for creating, filling, and signing portable document format (PDF) forms in a secure, mobile-optimiz…
- Docusign: An easy way for businesses and individuals to securely send and sign agreements from practically anywhere, at any time, from almost any dev…
- DottedSign
- LibreSign: LibreSign is a web application for electronic signatures (e-Sign) that offer the possibility of signing documents online with security and…
- PandaDoc: Automates document processes from creation to e-signature and payment, reducing creation time by 50% and boosting productivity by 800%.

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