Read the Docs 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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Read the Docs
Documentation hosting platform you can self-host
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TiddlyWiki
A non-linear personal web notebook in a single file
| Feature | Read the Docs | TiddlyWiki |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Wikis & Documentation |
| License | MIT | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | Python | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | binary, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,373 | ★ 8,622 |
| First released | 2010 | 2004 |
| Replaces | GitBook, Confluence | Notion, OneNote |
Why pick each one
Choose Read the Docs if…
- Great for versioned project docs
- Automated build pipeline
Frequently asked questions
Is Read the Docs or TiddlyWiki better?
TiddlyWiki is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Read the Docs if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Read the Docs and TiddlyWiki free and open-source?
Yes. Read the Docs is licensed under MIT and TiddlyWiki under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Read the Docs and TiddlyWiki with Docker?
Read the Docs: yes. TiddlyWiki: check the project docs for container support.