Docsify vs PublicCMS
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted content management systems options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | Docsify | PublicCMS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 31,442 | ★ 2,085 |
| First released | 2024 | 2015 |
| Replaces | — | WordPress |
Why pick each one
Choose Docsify if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Mature project with 31.4k GitHub stars
- Written in JavaScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Choose PublicCMS if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Active community (2.1k GitHub stars)
- Written in Java
Frequently asked questions
Is Docsify or PublicCMS better?
Docsify is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider PublicCMS if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Docsify and PublicCMS free and open-source?
Yes. Docsify is licensed under MIT and PublicCMS under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Docsify and PublicCMS with Docker?
Docsify: check the project docs for container support. PublicCMS: check the project docs for container support.