| Website | papermark.io |
| Category | Document Sharing / Sales |
| License | AGPLv3 (open source) |
| Pricing | Free (self-hosted), Cloud from $29/mo |
Overview
Papermark is an open-source document sharing platform with analytics. Share PDFs with page-level tracking, custom domains, password protection. DocSend alternative.
Pros
- Open source (AGPLv3)
- Page-level view analytics
- Custom domains
- Password protection
- Email capture on documents
- Self-hosted option
Cons
- AGPLv3 limits commercial embedding
- Fewer integrations than DocSend
- Analytics less detailed than paid alternatives
- No e-signature feature
- Small team
Verdict
Papermark is the best open-source alternative to DocSend. The page-level analytics show you exactly which pages of your pitch deck or proposal get attention, custom domains keep your branding, and email capture turns document views into leads. For sales teams sharing proposals and decks, the analytics alone justify switching from generic file sharing.