Gitit vs MDwiki
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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Gitit
Wiki program that stores pages and uploaded files in a git repository,
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MDwiki
CMS-free wiki that renders Markdown in the browser
| Feature | Gitit | MDwiki |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Wikis & Documentation |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Haskell | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,279 | ★ 3,191 |
| First released | 2020 | 2013 |
| Replaces | — | Confluence |
Why pick each one
Choose Gitit if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- Active community (2.3k GitHub stars)
- Written in Haskell
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose MDwiki if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (3.2k GitHub stars)
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Gitit or MDwiki better?
MDwiki is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Gitit if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Gitit and MDwiki free and open-source?
Yes. Gitit is licensed under GPL-2.0 and MDwiki under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Gitit and MDwiki with Docker?
Gitit: check the project docs for container support. MDwiki: check the project docs for container support.