Realms Wiki vs XWiki
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted wikis & documentation options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
Realms Wiki
Git-backed wiki that stores pages as Markdown
VS
XWiki
Advanced enterprise wiki and application platform
| Feature | Realms Wiki | XWiki |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Wikis & Documentation |
| License | GPL-2.0 | LGPL-2.1 |
| Language | Python | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 824 | ★ 1,292 |
| First released | 2014 | 2004 |
| 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 XWiki better?
Neither is universally better. XWiki has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Realms Wiki and XWiki free and open-source?
Yes. Realms Wiki is licensed under GPL-2.0 and XWiki under LGPL-2.1. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Realms Wiki and XWiki with Docker?
Realms Wiki: yes. XWiki: yes.