MediaWiki vs Pepperminty 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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MediaWiki
The wiki engine that powers Wikipedia
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Pepperminty Wiki
Complete wiki engine contained in a single PHP file
| Feature | MediaWiki | Pepperminty Wiki |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Wikis & Documentation |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | bare-metal, docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,135 | ★ 206 |
| First released | 2002 | 2015 |
| Replaces | Confluence, Notion | DokuWiki, MediaWiki |
Why pick each one
Choose Pepperminty Wiki if…
- Released under the MPL-2.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
Frequently asked questions
Is MediaWiki or Pepperminty Wiki better?
Neither is universally better. MediaWiki has the larger community, while Pepperminty Wiki is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are MediaWiki and Pepperminty Wiki free and open-source?
Yes. MediaWiki is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Pepperminty Wiki under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run MediaWiki and Pepperminty Wiki with Docker?
MediaWiki: yes. Pepperminty Wiki: yes.