Daux.io vs Outline

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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FeatureDaux.ioOutline
CategoryWikis & DocumentationNotes & Knowledge Base
LicenseMITBSL-1.1
LanguagePHPTypeScript
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, docker, sourcedocker
GitHub stars★ 827★ 40,034
First released20142017
ReplacesGitBook, ConfluenceNotion, Confluence

Why pick each one

Choose Daux.io if…

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

Choose Outline if…

  • Polished team wiki
  • Great search
  • Strong integrations
Outline details

Frequently asked questions

Is Daux.io or Outline better?

Neither is universally better. Outline 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 Outline free and open-source?

Yes. Daux.io is licensed under MIT and Outline under BSL-1.1. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Daux.io and Outline with Docker?

Daux.io: yes. Outline: yes.

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