Docmost 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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FeatureDocmostZenTao
CategoryNotes & Knowledge BaseGroupware
LicenseAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageTypeScriptPHP
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 21,287★ 1,665
First released20242009
ReplacesConfluence, NotionJira, Confluence

Why pick each one

Choose Docmost if…

  • Clean modern interface
  • Good team collaboration
  • Active development
Docmost details

Choose ZenTao if…

  • Comprehensive feature set
  • Active development
ZenTao details

Frequently asked questions

Is Docmost or ZenTao 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 ZenTao free and open-source?

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

Can I run Docmost and ZenTao with Docker?

Docmost: yes. ZenTao: yes.

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