MediaWiki vs Wikmd
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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| Feature | MediaWiki | Wikmd |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Wikis & Documentation |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | PHP | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,135 | ★ 424 |
| First released | 2002 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Confluence, Notion | Confluence, Notion |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is MediaWiki or Wikmd better?
Neither is universally better. MediaWiki has the larger community, while Wikmd is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are MediaWiki and Wikmd free and open-source?
Yes. MediaWiki is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Wikmd under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run MediaWiki and Wikmd with Docker?
MediaWiki: yes. Wikmd: yes.