Otter Wiki vs XWiki
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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Otter Wiki
Lightweight Git-backed documentation wiki
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XWiki
Advanced enterprise wiki and application platform
| Feature | Otter Wiki | XWiki |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Wikis & Documentation |
| License | MIT | LGPL-2.1 |
| Language | Python | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,494 | ★ 1,292 |
| First released | 2021 | 2004 |
| Replaces | Confluence, Notion | Confluence, Notion |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Otter Wiki or XWiki better?
Otter Wiki is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider XWiki if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Otter Wiki and XWiki free and open-source?
Yes. Otter Wiki is licensed under MIT and XWiki under LGPL-2.1. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Otter Wiki and XWiki with Docker?
Otter Wiki: yes. XWiki: yes.