LeafWiki vs Wiki.js
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — 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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Wiki.js
Modern and powerful open-source wiki
| Feature | LeafWiki | Wiki.js |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Notes & Knowledge Base |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | Vue |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 997 | ★ 28,727 |
| First released | 2024 | 2017 |
| Replaces | DokuWiki, Confluence | Confluence, Notion |
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 Wiki.js if…
- Flexible and full-featured
- Many auth options
- Good content management
Frequently asked questions
Is LeafWiki or Wiki.js better?
Neither is universally better. Wiki.js has the larger community, while LeafWiki is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are LeafWiki and Wiki.js free and open-source?
Yes. LeafWiki is licensed under MIT and Wiki.js under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run LeafWiki and Wiki.js with Docker?
LeafWiki: yes. Wiki.js: yes.