LeafWiki vs phpMyFAQ
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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LeafWiki
Lightweight self-hosted wiki with Markdown stored on disk
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phpMyFAQ
Open-source FAQ and knowledge base software
| Feature | LeafWiki | phpMyFAQ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Wikis & Documentation |
| License | MIT | MPL-2.0 |
| Language | Go | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 997 | ★ 618 |
| First released | 2024 | 2001 |
| Replaces | DokuWiki, Confluence | Zendesk Guide, 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 LeafWiki or phpMyFAQ better?
LeafWiki is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider phpMyFAQ if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are LeafWiki and phpMyFAQ free and open-source?
Yes. LeafWiki is licensed under MIT and phpMyFAQ under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run LeafWiki and phpMyFAQ with Docker?
LeafWiki: yes. phpMyFAQ: yes.