DokuWiki vs Wiki.js
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted notes & knowledge base options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | DokuWiki | Wiki.js |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notes & Knowledge Base | Notes & Knowledge Base |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Vue |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,694 | ★ 28,727 |
| First released | 2004 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Confluence | Confluence, Notion |
Why pick each one
Choose Wiki.js if…
- Flexible and full-featured
- Many auth options
- Good content management
Frequently asked questions
Is DokuWiki or Wiki.js better?
Neither is universally better. Wiki.js has the larger community, while DokuWiki is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are DokuWiki and Wiki.js free and open-source?
Yes. DokuWiki is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Wiki.js under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run DokuWiki and Wiki.js with Docker?
DokuWiki: yes. Wiki.js: yes.