Feather Wiki vs Realms Wiki
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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Realms Wiki
Git-backed wiki that stores pages as Markdown
| Feature | Feather Wiki | Realms Wiki |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Wikis & Documentation |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 32 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 900 | ★ 824 |
| First released | 2021 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Notion, TiddlyWiki | Confluence |
Why pick each one
Choose Realms Wiki if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Feather Wiki or Realms Wiki better?
Feather Wiki is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Realms Wiki if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Feather Wiki and Realms Wiki free and open-source?
Yes. Feather Wiki is licensed under MIT and Realms Wiki under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Feather Wiki and Realms Wiki with Docker?
Feather Wiki: check the project docs for container support. Realms Wiki: yes.