Gitit vs MediaWiki
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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MediaWiki
The wiki engine that powers Wikipedia
| Feature | Gitit | MediaWiki |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Wikis & Documentation |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Haskell | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,279 | ★ 5,135 |
| First released | 2020 | 2002 |
| Replaces | — | Confluence, Notion |
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Gitit or MediaWiki better?
Neither is universally better. MediaWiki has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Gitit and MediaWiki free and open-source?
Yes. Gitit is licensed under GPL-2.0 and MediaWiki under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Gitit and MediaWiki with Docker?
Gitit: check the project docs for container support. MediaWiki: yes.