Read the Docs vs Tiddloid
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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Read the Docs
Documentation hosting platform you can self-host
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Tiddloid
Host and edit single-file TiddlyWiki wikis
| Feature | Read the Docs | Tiddloid |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Wikis & Documentation |
| License | MIT | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | Python | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,373 | ★ 284 |
| First released | 2010 | 2019 |
| Replaces | GitBook, Confluence | Evernote, OneNote |
Why pick each one
Choose Read the Docs if…
- Great for versioned project docs
- Automated build pipeline
Choose Tiddloid if…
- Released under the BSD-3-Clause license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in Java
- Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Read the Docs or Tiddloid better?
Neither is universally better. Read the Docs has the larger community, while Tiddloid is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Read the Docs and Tiddloid free and open-source?
Yes. Read the Docs is licensed under MIT and Tiddloid under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Read the Docs and Tiddloid with Docker?
Read the Docs: yes. Tiddloid: check the project docs for container support.