MkDocs vs phpMyFAQ
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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phpMyFAQ
Open-source FAQ and knowledge base software
| Feature | MkDocs | phpMyFAQ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Wikis & Documentation |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | MPL-2.0 |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 22,317 | ★ 618 |
| First released | 2014 | 2001 |
| Replaces | Confluence, GitBook | Zendesk Guide, Confluence |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is MkDocs or phpMyFAQ better?
MkDocs is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider phpMyFAQ if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are MkDocs and phpMyFAQ free and open-source?
Yes. MkDocs is licensed under BSD-2-Clause and phpMyFAQ under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run MkDocs and phpMyFAQ with Docker?
MkDocs: check the project docs for container support. phpMyFAQ: yes.