Documenso

Application1024MB+ RAM

Open-source DocuSign alternative for digital document signing

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Deploy Documenso in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Documenso

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Why Self-Host Documenso?

Documenso is an open-source alternative to DocuSign for digital document signing. Self-hosting means your contracts, agreements, and signed documents stay on your server — critical for legal compliance and industries where document confidentiality matters.

Digital document signing without sending files to DocuSign's cloud

Legally binding electronic signatures on your own infrastructure

Full audit trail for every document and signature

Custom branding on your signing pages

No per-document or per-envelope fees

Documenso vs Alternatives

Documenso vs DocuSign

DocuSign charges per envelope and stores your documents. Documenso is self-hosted with unlimited signatures and full data control.

Documenso vs DocuSeal

Both are open-source signing tools. Documenso offers a more polished UI and better email notification workflow.

Documenso vs Adobe Sign

Adobe Sign is expensive and cloud-only. Documenso provides the same core signing functionality self-hosted for free.

Why Deploy Documenso with Server Compass?

Server Compass deploys Documenso with PostgreSQL and configures email settings for sending signing notifications. Your document signing workflow is ready minutes after deployment.

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After Deployment

After deploying Documenso with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Create your account

Upload documents for signing

Configure email settings for notifications

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Documenso FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Documenso

How do I deploy Documenso with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Documenso from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.

What are the system requirements for Documenso?

Documenso requires a minimum of 1024MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 2048MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing Documenso data?

Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Documenso backup and restore procedures.

How do I update Documenso to the latest version?

Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Documenso image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.

Is Documenso free to self-host?

Documenso is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.