Docmost vs Realms Wiki
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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Realms Wiki
Git-backed wiki that stores pages as Markdown
| Feature | Docmost | Realms Wiki |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notes & Knowledge Base | Wikis & Documentation |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 21,287 | ★ 824 |
| First released | 2024 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Confluence, Notion | Confluence |
Why pick each one
Choose Realms Wiki if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Docmost or Realms Wiki better?
Neither is universally better. Docmost has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Docmost and Realms Wiki free and open-source?
Yes. Docmost is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Realms Wiki under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Docmost and Realms Wiki with Docker?
Docmost: yes. Realms Wiki: yes.