Docusaurus vs YesWiki
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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YesWiki
Easy-to-use wiki for collaborative websites
| Feature | Docusaurus | YesWiki |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Wikis & Documentation |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 65,862 | ★ 134 |
| First released | 2017 | 2010 |
| Replaces | GitBook, Confluence | Confluence, Notion |
Why pick each one
Choose YesWiki if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Docusaurus or YesWiki better?
Neither is universally better. Docusaurus has the larger community, while YesWiki is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Docusaurus and YesWiki free and open-source?
Yes. Docusaurus is licensed under MIT and YesWiki under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Docusaurus and YesWiki with Docker?
Docusaurus: check the project docs for container support. YesWiki: check the project docs for container support.