# Documenso

> Documenso (v2.20.0, 8 Oct 2026) is a web app for sending PDFs to recipients to sign, run with Docker or Docker Compose and PostgreSQL. It supports signing order, automatic reminders, templates, an API and embedding. The core is AGPL-3.0; SSO, 2FA/passkey reauthentication, 21 CFR Part 11, custom email domains and the embed editor are Enterprise features under a commercial licence. You must supply an X.509 signing certificate and an SMTP server yourself.

- Repository: https://github.com/documenso/documenso
- Official docs: https://docs.documenso.com
- Checked: 2026-10-15

## What it replaces
- DocuSign: Send documents for signature, Signing order and reminders, Audit trail and completion certificate, Reusable signing templates, eSignature API and embedded signing (partial). Covers the core send-and-sign flow; SSO, reauthentication, 21 CFR Part 11 and the embed editor need an Enterprise licence.
- Dropbox Sign: Send documents for signature (partial). Self-hosted document signing covers signature collection; this mapping does not claim template, audit, API or broader contract-workflow parity.
- PandaDoc: Send documents for signature (partial). Self-hosted document signing covers signature collection; this mapping does not claim template, audit, API or broader contract-workflow parity.

## Facts, with sources

| Question | Status | Answer | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runs on my machine? | Confirmed | Yes, self-hosted with Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes or manual install; hosted plan also offered | https://github.com/documenso/documenso#self-hosting | 2026-10-15 |
| Code licence | Partial | Open core; AGPL-3.0 except packages/ee, which is under the Documenso Commercial License | https://github.com/documenso/documenso/blob/main/packages/ee/LICENSE | 2026-10-15 |
| Model weights licence | Confirmed | No separate model weights | https://github.com/documenso/documenso#readme | 2026-10-15 |
| Commercial use | Partial | Internal use and API-only SaaS fine under AGPL; private modifications, white-label and Enterprise features need a paid licence | https://github.com/documenso/documenso/blob/main/apps/docs/content/docs/policies/enterprise-edition.mdx | 2026-10-15 |
| Paid services needed? | Partial | None required; Enterprise licence optional for SSO, 2FA reauthentication, 21 CFR Part 11, email domains, embed editor | https://github.com/documenso/documenso/blob/main/packages/ee/FEATURES | 2026-10-15 |
| Hardware | Confirmed | Minimum 1 CPU core, 1 GB RAM, 10 GB storage; 2+ cores and 2+ GB RAM recommended | https://github.com/documenso/documenso/blob/main/apps/docs/content/docs/self-hosting/getting-started/requirements.mdx | 2026-10-15 |
| Operating systems | Partial | Server via Docker images or Node.js 24 with PostgreSQL 14+; signers use a web browser; host OS support not listed | https://github.com/documenso/documenso#docker | 2026-10-15 |
| Setup effort | Confirmed | Medium; Docker plus PostgreSQL, SMTP, a reverse proxy and your own .p12 signing certificate | https://github.com/documenso/documenso/blob/main/apps/docs/content/docs/self-hosting/getting-started/requirements.mdx | 2026-10-15 |

GitHub: 15428 stars, 3347 forks, last push 2026-10-16, archived: no.
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