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Daux.io vs Docmost

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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DA Daux.io Flat-file documentation generator rendered from Markdown VS DO Docmost Open-source collaborative wiki and documentation
FeatureDaux.ioDocmost
CategoryWikis & DocumentationNotes & Knowledge Base
LicenseMITAGPL-3.0
LanguagePHPTypeScript
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, docker, sourcedocker
GitHub stars★ 827★ 21,287
First released20142024
ReplacesGitBook, ConfluenceConfluence, Notion

Why pick each one

Choose Daux.io if…

  • Very easy to set up
  • Content stays in plain files
Daux.io details

Choose Docmost if…

  • Clean modern interface
  • Good team collaboration
  • Active development
Docmost details

Frequently asked questions

Is Daux.io or Docmost better?

Neither is universally better. Docmost has the larger community, while Daux.io is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are Daux.io and Docmost free and open-source?

Yes. Daux.io is licensed under MIT and Docmost under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Daux.io and Docmost with Docker?

Daux.io: yes. Docmost: yes.

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