Wiki.js vs ZenTao
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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Wiki.js
Modern and powerful open-source wiki
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ZenTao
Open-source project and team collaboration platform
| Feature | Wiki.js | ZenTao |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notes & Knowledge Base | Groupware |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Vue | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 28,727 | ★ 1,665 |
| First released | 2017 | 2009 |
| Replaces | Confluence, Notion | Jira, Confluence |
Why pick each one
Choose Wiki.js if…
- Flexible and full-featured
- Many auth options
- Good content management
Frequently asked questions
Is Wiki.js or ZenTao 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 Wiki.js and ZenTao free and open-source?
Yes. Wiki.js is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and ZenTao under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Wiki.js and ZenTao with Docker?
Wiki.js: yes. ZenTao: yes.