Docusaurus vs Realms Wiki
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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Docusaurus
Documentation website generator built with React
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Realms Wiki
Git-backed wiki that stores pages as Markdown
| Feature | Docusaurus | Realms Wiki |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Wikis & Documentation |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 65,862 | ★ 824 |
| First released | 2017 | 2014 |
| Replaces | GitBook, Confluence | 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 Docusaurus or Realms Wiki better?
Neither is universally better. Docusaurus has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Docusaurus and Realms Wiki free and open-source?
Yes. Docusaurus is licensed under MIT and Realms Wiki under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Docusaurus and Realms Wiki with Docker?
Docusaurus: check the project docs for container support. Realms Wiki: yes.