Antora vs Wiki-Go
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Antora
Multi-repository documentation site generator
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Wiki-Go
Databaseless flat-file wiki platform
| Feature | Antora | Wiki-Go |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Content Management Systems |
| License | MPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 800 | ★ 608 |
| First released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Replaces | Confluence, GitBook | GitBook, Notion |
Why pick each one
Choose Wiki-Go if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Written in JavaScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Antora or Wiki-Go better?
Neither is universally better. Antora has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Antora and Wiki-Go free and open-source?
Yes. Antora is licensed under MPL-2.0 and Wiki-Go under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Antora and Wiki-Go with Docker?
Antora: check the project docs for container support. Wiki-Go: check the project docs for container support.