OpenKM Community vs Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware

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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FeatureOpenKM CommunityTiki Wiki CMS Groupware
CategoryDocument ManagementWikis & Documentation
LicenseGPL-2.0LGPL-2.1
LanguageJavaPHP
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM2,048 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 850★ 300
First released20062002
ReplacesDocuWare, SharePointConfluence, SharePoint

Why pick each one

Choose OpenKM Community if…

  • Comprehensive enterprise features
  • Mature platform
OpenKM Community details

Choose Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware if…

  • Everything included out of the box
  • No add-ons needed for most needs
Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware details

Frequently asked questions

Is OpenKM Community or Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware better?

Neither is universally better. OpenKM Community has the larger community, while Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are OpenKM Community and Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware free and open-source?

Yes. OpenKM Community is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware under LGPL-2.1. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run OpenKM Community and Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware with Docker?

OpenKM Community: yes. Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware: yes.

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