Gitit vs Zim
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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Zim
A desktop wiki and personal knowledge base
| Feature | Gitit | Zim |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Wikis & Documentation |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Haskell | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,279 | ★ 2,194 |
| First released | 2020 | 2008 |
| Replaces | — | OneNote, 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 Zim better?
Neither is universally better. Gitit has the larger community, while Zim is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Gitit and Zim free and open-source?
Yes. Gitit is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Zim under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Gitit and Zim with Docker?
Gitit: check the project docs for container support. Zim: check the project docs for container support.