XWiki 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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XWiki
Advanced enterprise wiki and application platform
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ZenTao
Open-source project and team collaboration platform
| Feature | XWiki | ZenTao |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Groupware |
| License | LGPL-2.1 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Java | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,292 | ★ 1,665 |
| First released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Replaces | Confluence, Notion | Jira, Confluence |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is XWiki or ZenTao better?
Neither is universally better. ZenTao has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are XWiki and ZenTao free and open-source?
Yes. XWiki is licensed under LGPL-2.1 and ZenTao under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run XWiki and ZenTao with Docker?
XWiki: yes. ZenTao: yes.