Pepperminty 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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Pepperminty Wiki
Complete wiki engine contained in a single PHP file
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Read the Docs
Documentation hosting platform you can self-host
| Feature | Pepperminty Wiki | Read the Docs |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Wikis & Documentation |
| License | MPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | PHP | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, docker | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 206 | ★ 8,373 |
| First released | 2015 | 2010 |
| Replaces | DokuWiki, MediaWiki | GitBook, Confluence |
Why pick each one
Choose Pepperminty Wiki if…
- Released under the MPL-2.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
Choose Read the Docs if…
- Great for versioned project docs
- Automated build pipeline
Frequently asked questions
Is Pepperminty Wiki or Read the Docs better?
Neither is universally better. Read the Docs has the larger community, while Pepperminty Wiki is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Pepperminty Wiki and Read the Docs free and open-source?
Yes. Pepperminty Wiki is licensed under MPL-2.0 and Read the Docs under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Pepperminty Wiki and Read the Docs with Docker?
Pepperminty Wiki: yes. Read the Docs: yes.