LeafWiki vs ZenTao
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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ZenTao
Open-source project and team collaboration platform
| Feature | LeafWiki | ZenTao |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Groupware |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 997 | ★ 1,665 |
| First released | 2024 | 2009 |
| Replaces | DokuWiki, Confluence | Jira, 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 ZenTao better?
Neither is universally better. ZenTao 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 ZenTao free and open-source?
Yes. LeafWiki is licensed under MIT and ZenTao under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run LeafWiki and ZenTao with Docker?
LeafWiki: yes. ZenTao: yes.