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DokuWiki vs XWiki

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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DO DokuWiki Simple, file-based wiki without a database VS XW XWiki Advanced enterprise wiki and application platform
FeatureDokuWikiXWiki
CategoryNotes & Knowledge BaseWikis & Documentation
LicenseGPL-2.0LGPL-2.1
LanguagePHPJava
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB2,048 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 4,694★ 1,292
First released20042004
ReplacesConfluenceConfluence, Notion

Why pick each one

Choose DokuWiki if…

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

Choose XWiki if…

  • Powerful structured content
  • Strong enterprise features
XWiki details

Frequently asked questions

Is DokuWiki or XWiki better?

DokuWiki is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider XWiki if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are DokuWiki and XWiki free and open-source?

Yes. DokuWiki is licensed under GPL-2.0 and XWiki under LGPL-2.1. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run DokuWiki and XWiki with Docker?

DokuWiki: yes. XWiki: yes.

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