MkDocs vs Mycorrhiza 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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MkDocs
Documentation site generator for technical teams
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Mycorrhiza Wiki
Filesystem and git-based wiki engine written in Go using Mycomarkup as
| Feature | MkDocs | Mycorrhiza Wiki |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Wikis & Documentation |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 22,317 | ★ 378 |
| First released | 2014 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Confluence, GitBook | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Mycorrhiza Wiki if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Written in Go
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is MkDocs or Mycorrhiza Wiki better?
MkDocs is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Mycorrhiza Wiki if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are MkDocs and Mycorrhiza Wiki free and open-source?
Yes. MkDocs is licensed under BSD-2-Clause and Mycorrhiza Wiki under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run MkDocs and Mycorrhiza Wiki with Docker?
MkDocs: check the project docs for container support. Mycorrhiza Wiki: check the project docs for container support.