Django Wiki vs MediaWiki
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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Django Wiki
Wiki application for the Django web framework
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MediaWiki
The wiki engine that powers Wikipedia
| Feature | Django Wiki | MediaWiki |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Wikis & Documentation |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source, docker | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,930 | ★ 5,135 |
| First released | 2013 | 2002 |
| Replaces | Confluence, MediaWiki | Confluence, Notion |
Why pick each one
Choose Django Wiki if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.9k GitHub stars)
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is Django Wiki or MediaWiki better?
Neither is universally better. MediaWiki has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Django Wiki and MediaWiki free and open-source?
Yes. Django Wiki is licensed under GPL-3.0 and MediaWiki under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Django Wiki and MediaWiki with Docker?
Django Wiki: yes. MediaWiki: yes.