Documize Community vs Read the Docs
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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Documize Community
Modern knowledge management and team documentation
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Read the Docs
Documentation hosting platform you can self-host
| Feature | Documize Community | Read the Docs |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Wikis & Documentation |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,415 | ★ 8,373 |
| First released | 2016 | 2010 |
| Replaces | Confluence, Notion | GitBook, Confluence |
Why pick each one
Choose Read the Docs if…
- Great for versioned project docs
- Automated build pipeline
Frequently asked questions
Is Documize Community or Read the Docs better?
Neither is universally better. Read the Docs has the larger community, while Documize Community is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Documize Community and Read the Docs free and open-source?
Yes. Documize Community is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Read the Docs under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Documize Community and Read the Docs with Docker?
Documize Community: yes. Read the Docs: yes.