Mycorrhiza Wiki vs Read the Docs
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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Mycorrhiza Wiki
Filesystem and git-based wiki engine written in Go using Mycomarkup as
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Read the Docs
Documentation hosting platform you can self-host
| Feature | Mycorrhiza Wiki | Read the Docs |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Wikis & Documentation |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Go | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 378 | ★ 8,373 |
| First released | 2024 | 2010 |
| Replaces | — | GitBook, Confluence |
Why pick each one
Choose Mycorrhiza Wiki if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Written in Go
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose Read the Docs if…
- Great for versioned project docs
- Automated build pipeline
Frequently asked questions
Is Mycorrhiza Wiki or Read the Docs better?
Neither is universally better. Read the Docs has the larger community, while Mycorrhiza Wiki is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Mycorrhiza Wiki and Read the Docs free and open-source?
Yes. Mycorrhiza Wiki is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Read the Docs under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Mycorrhiza Wiki and Read the Docs with Docker?
Mycorrhiza Wiki: check the project docs for container support. Read the Docs: yes.