Daux.io vs ZenTao

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.ioZenTao
CategoryWikis & DocumentationGroupware
LicenseMITAGPL-3.0
LanguagePHPPHP
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, docker, sourcedocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 827★ 1,665
First released20142009
ReplacesGitBook, ConfluenceJira, Confluence

Why pick each one

Choose Daux.io if…

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

Choose ZenTao if…

  • Comprehensive feature set
  • Active development
ZenTao details

Frequently asked questions

Is Daux.io or ZenTao better?

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

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

Can I run Daux.io and ZenTao with Docker?

Daux.io: yes. ZenTao: yes.

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