Antora 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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Antora
Multi-repository documentation site generator
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MDwiki
CMS-free wiki that renders Markdown in the browser
| Feature | Antora | MDwiki |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Wikis & Documentation |
| License | MPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 800 | ★ 3,191 |
| First released | 2017 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Confluence, GitBook | Confluence |
Why pick each one
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Antora or MDwiki better?
MDwiki is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Antora if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Antora and MDwiki free and open-source?
Yes. Antora is licensed under MPL-2.0 and MDwiki under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Antora and MDwiki with Docker?
Antora: check the project docs for container support. MDwiki: check the project docs for container support.