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DokuWiki vs Logseq

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted notes & knowledge base options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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DO DokuWiki Simple, file-based wiki without a database VS LO Logseq Privacy-first outliner for networked thought
FeatureDokuWikiLogseq
CategoryNotes & Knowledge BaseNotes & Knowledge Base
LicenseGPL-2.0AGPL-3.0
LanguagePHPClojure
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM128 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metalbinary, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 4,694★ 44,329
First released20042020
ReplacesConfluenceNotion, Roam Research

Why pick each one

Choose DokuWiki if…

  • Trivial to back up
  • Very stable and mature
  • Low resource needs
DokuWiki details

Choose Logseq if…

  • Local-first and private
  • Great for linked thinking
  • Files stay portable
Logseq details

Frequently asked questions

Is DokuWiki or Logseq better?

Neither is universally better. Logseq has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are DokuWiki and Logseq free and open-source?

Yes. DokuWiki is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Logseq under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run DokuWiki and Logseq with Docker?

DokuWiki: yes. Logseq: check the project docs for container support.

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