Oddmuse 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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Oddmuse
Simple wiki engine written in Perl
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Read the Docs
Documentation hosting platform you can self-host
| Feature | Oddmuse | Read the Docs |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Wikis & Documentation |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Perl | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 89 | ★ 8,373 |
| First released | 2020 | 2010 |
| Replaces | — | GitBook, Confluence |
Why pick each one
Choose Oddmuse if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Written in Perl
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose Read the Docs if…
- Great for versioned project docs
- Automated build pipeline
Frequently asked questions
Is Oddmuse or Read the Docs better?
Neither is universally better. Read the Docs has the larger community, while Oddmuse is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Oddmuse and Read the Docs free and open-source?
Yes. Oddmuse is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Read the Docs under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Oddmuse and Read the Docs with Docker?
Oddmuse: check the project docs for container support. Read the Docs: yes.