Antora vs Helpy
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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Antora
Multi-repository documentation site generator
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Helpy
Open-source helpdesk and knowledge base platform
| Feature | Antora | Helpy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Wikis & Documentation |
| License | MPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 800 | ★ 2,481 |
| First released | 2017 | 2015 |
| Replaces | Confluence, GitBook | Zendesk, Help Scout |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Antora or Helpy better?
Neither is universally better. Helpy has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Antora and Helpy free and open-source?
Yes. Antora is licensed under MPL-2.0 and Helpy under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Antora and Helpy with Docker?
Antora: check the project docs for container support. Helpy: yes.