phpMyFAQ vs Wikmd
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted wikis & documentation options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
phpMyFAQ
Open-source FAQ and knowledge base software
VS
Wikmd
File-based wiki using Markdown and Git
| Feature | phpMyFAQ | Wikmd |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Wikis & Documentation |
| License | MPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | PHP | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 618 | ★ 424 |
| First released | 2001 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Zendesk Guide, Confluence | Confluence, Notion |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is phpMyFAQ or Wikmd better?
Neither is universally better. phpMyFAQ has the larger community, while Wikmd is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are phpMyFAQ and Wikmd free and open-source?
Yes. phpMyFAQ is licensed under MPL-2.0 and Wikmd under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run phpMyFAQ and Wikmd with Docker?
phpMyFAQ: yes. Wikmd: yes.