LeafWiki 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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LeafWiki
Lightweight self-hosted wiki with Markdown stored on disk
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Realms Wiki
Git-backed wiki that stores pages as Markdown
| Feature | LeafWiki | Realms Wiki |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Wikis & Documentation |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Go | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 997 | ★ 824 |
| First released | 2024 | 2014 |
| Replaces | DokuWiki, Confluence | 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
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 LeafWiki or Realms Wiki better?
LeafWiki 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 LeafWiki and Realms Wiki free and open-source?
Yes. LeafWiki is licensed under MIT and Realms Wiki under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run LeafWiki and Realms Wiki with Docker?
LeafWiki: yes. Realms Wiki: yes.