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Daux.io vs Orchid

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 OR Orchid Static site generator for documentation and blogs on the JVM
FeatureDaux.ioOrchid
CategoryWikis & DocumentationBlogging Platforms
LicenseMITLGPL-3.0
LanguagePHPKotlin
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB256 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, docker, sourcebinary, source
GitHub stars★ 827★ 529
First released20142017
ReplacesGitBook, ConfluenceJekyll, GitBook

Why pick each one

Choose Daux.io if…

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

Choose Orchid if…

  • Released under the LGPL-3.0 license
  • Written in Kotlin
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Orchid details

Frequently asked questions

Is Daux.io or Orchid better?

Daux.io is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Orchid if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

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

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

Can I run Daux.io and Orchid with Docker?

Daux.io: yes. Orchid: check the project docs for container support.

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