Realms Wiki vs Wikmd
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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Realms Wiki
Git-backed wiki that stores pages as Markdown
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Wikmd
File-based wiki using Markdown and Git
| Feature | Realms Wiki | Wikmd |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Wikis & Documentation |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Python | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 824 | ★ 424 |
| First released | 2014 | 2020 |
| 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
Frequently asked questions
Is Realms Wiki or Wikmd better?
Neither is universally better. Realms Wiki 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 Realms Wiki and Wikmd free and open-source?
Yes. Realms Wiki is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Wikmd under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Realms Wiki and Wikmd with Docker?
Realms Wiki: yes. Wikmd: yes.