Feather Wiki vs LeafWiki
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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Feather Wiki
Tiny single-file personal wiki for note taking
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LeafWiki
Lightweight self-hosted wiki with Markdown stored on disk
| Feature | Feather Wiki | LeafWiki |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Wikis & Documentation |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 32 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 900 | ★ 997 |
| First released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Notion, TiddlyWiki | DokuWiki, Confluence |
Why pick each one
Choose LeafWiki if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Go
Frequently asked questions
Is Feather Wiki or LeafWiki better?
Neither is universally better. LeafWiki has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Feather Wiki and LeafWiki free and open-source?
Yes. Feather Wiki is licensed under MIT and LeafWiki under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Feather Wiki and LeafWiki with Docker?
Feather Wiki: check the project docs for container support. LeafWiki: yes.