Docmost vs LeafWiki
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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Docmost
Open-source collaborative wiki and documentation
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LeafWiki
Lightweight self-hosted wiki with Markdown stored on disk
| Feature | Docmost | LeafWiki |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notes & Knowledge Base | Wikis & Documentation |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 21,287 | ★ 997 |
| First released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Confluence, Notion | DokuWiki, Confluence |
Why pick each one
Choose LeafWiki if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Go
Frequently asked questions
Is Docmost or LeafWiki better?
Neither is universally better. Docmost has the larger community, while LeafWiki is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Docmost and LeafWiki free and open-source?
Yes. Docmost is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and LeafWiki under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Docmost and LeafWiki with Docker?
Docmost: yes. LeafWiki: yes.