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DokuWiki vs ZenTao

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 ZE ZenTao Open-source project and team collaboration platform
FeatureDokuWikiZenTao
CategoryNotes & Knowledge BaseGroupware
LicenseGPL-2.0AGPL-3.0
LanguagePHPPHP
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 4,694★ 1,665
First released20042009
ReplacesConfluenceJira, Confluence

Why pick each one

Choose DokuWiki if…

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

Choose ZenTao if…

  • Comprehensive feature set
  • Active development
ZenTao details

Frequently asked questions

Is DokuWiki or ZenTao better?

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

Are DokuWiki and ZenTao free and open-source?

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

Can I run DokuWiki and ZenTao with Docker?

DokuWiki: yes. ZenTao: yes.

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