Realms Wiki vs Wiki.js
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Realms Wiki
Git-backed wiki that stores pages as Markdown
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Wiki.js
Modern and powerful open-source wiki
| Feature | Realms Wiki | Wiki.js |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Notes & Knowledge Base |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Vue |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 824 | ★ 28,727 |
| First released | 2014 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Confluence | Confluence, Notion |
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
Choose Wiki.js if…
- Flexible and full-featured
- Many auth options
- Good content management
Frequently asked questions
Is Realms Wiki or Wiki.js better?
Neither is universally better. Wiki.js has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Realms Wiki and Wiki.js free and open-source?
Yes. Realms Wiki is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Wiki.js under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Realms Wiki and Wiki.js with Docker?
Realms Wiki: yes. Wiki.js: yes.