phpMyFAQ vs Realms Wiki
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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phpMyFAQ
Open-source FAQ and knowledge base software
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Realms Wiki
Git-backed wiki that stores pages as Markdown
| Feature | phpMyFAQ | Realms Wiki |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Wikis & Documentation |
| License | MPL-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 618 | ★ 824 |
| First released | 2001 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Zendesk Guide, Confluence | Confluence |
Why pick each one
Choose Realms Wiki if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is phpMyFAQ or Realms Wiki better?
Neither is universally better. Realms Wiki has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are phpMyFAQ and Realms Wiki free and open-source?
Yes. phpMyFAQ is licensed under MPL-2.0 and Realms Wiki under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run phpMyFAQ and Realms Wiki with Docker?
phpMyFAQ: yes. Realms Wiki: yes.