MediaWiki 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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MediaWiki
The wiki engine that powers Wikipedia
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ZenTao
Open-source project and team collaboration platform
| Feature | MediaWiki | ZenTao |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Groupware |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,135 | ★ 1,665 |
| First released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Replaces | Confluence, Notion | Jira, Confluence |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is MediaWiki or ZenTao better?
Neither is universally better. MediaWiki has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are MediaWiki and ZenTao free and open-source?
Yes. MediaWiki is licensed under GPL-2.0 and ZenTao under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run MediaWiki and ZenTao with Docker?
MediaWiki: yes. ZenTao: yes.