Docuseal
Create, fill, and sign digital documents (alternative to DocuSign).
High commit volume, frequent releases and growing activity.
Commit activity more than 75% of tracked projects; popularity more than 87%. How this is calculated.
Commits, last 11 months
| Stars | 19k |
|---|---|
| Latest release | 3.2.6 · 21 Sept 2026 |
| Repo updated | 21 Sept 2026 |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 |
| Built with | Docker |
Is Docuseal actively maintained?
Development is ongoing. The repository recorded 798 commits over the same window, and the last three months alone account for 247 of them.
The most recent tagged release, 3.2.6, shipped within the last month — a current, installable version exists today.
Of the 18 projects we track in Document Management, Docuseal ranks #3 by health score — in the top quarter of its category.
What Docuseal actually does
Docuseal is an open-source application designed to handle the creation, completion, and electronic signing of digital documents. It functions as a self-hosted alternative to proprietary signing services like DocuSign. The platform allows you to manage document workflows directly on your own infrastructure.
Best fit: This is a suitable choice for teams or individuals looking to replace third-party e-signature SaaS tools with an in-house solution operating under an AGPL-3.0 licence.
Worth knowing: You will need to review the AGPL-3.0 licence requirements carefully if you plan to modify and distribute the software or offer it as a service to external users.
Deployment notes
Deployment typically involves running a Docker container, which will usually require a persistent volume for data storage and a reverse proxy to handle TLS termination.
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