Antora vs Wikmd
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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Wikmd
File-based wiki using Markdown and Git
| Feature | Antora | Wikmd |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Wikis & Documentation |
| License | MPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 800 | ★ 424 |
| First released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Confluence, GitBook | Confluence, Notion |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Antora or Wikmd better?
Neither is universally better. Antora has the larger community, while Wikmd is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Antora and Wikmd free and open-source?
Yes. Antora is licensed under MPL-2.0 and Wikmd under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Antora and Wikmd with Docker?
Antora: check the project docs for container support. Wikmd: yes.