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AmuseWiki vs MDwiki

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted wikis & documentation options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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AM AmuseWiki Amusewiki is based on the Emacs Muse markup, remaining mostly VS MD MDwiki CMS-free wiki that renders Markdown in the browser
FeatureAmuseWikiMDwiki
CategoryWikis & DocumentationWikis & Documentation
LicenseGPL-1.0GPL-3.0
LanguagePerlJavaScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB64 MB
Deploymentdockerbare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 218★ 3,191
First released20202013
Replaces—Confluence

Why pick each one

Choose AmuseWiki if…

  • Released under the GPL-1.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Perl
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
AmuseWiki details

Choose MDwiki if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Active community (3.2k GitHub stars)
  • Written in JavaScript
MDwiki details

Frequently asked questions

Is AmuseWiki or MDwiki better?

MDwiki is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider AmuseWiki if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are AmuseWiki and MDwiki free and open-source?

Yes. AmuseWiki is licensed under GPL-1.0 and MDwiki under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run AmuseWiki and MDwiki with Docker?

AmuseWiki: yes. MDwiki: check the project docs for container support.

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