PmWiki vs TiddlyWiki
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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PmWiki
Wiki-based system for collaborative creation and maintenance of
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TiddlyWiki
A non-linear personal web notebook in a single file
| Feature | PmWiki | TiddlyWiki |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Wikis & Documentation |
| License | GPL-3.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | PHP | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | binary, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 8,622 |
| First released | 2020 | 2004 |
| Replaces | — | Notion, OneNote |
Why pick each one
Choose PmWiki if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Written in PHP
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is PmWiki or TiddlyWiki better?
TiddlyWiki is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider PmWiki if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are PmWiki and TiddlyWiki free and open-source?
Yes. PmWiki is licensed under GPL-3.0 and TiddlyWiki under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run PmWiki and TiddlyWiki with Docker?
PmWiki: check the project docs for container support. TiddlyWiki: check the project docs for container support.