Documize

Self-Hosted

Open-source wiki and documentation platform for collaborative teams

Overview

Documize is an open-source wiki tool designed to help teams create, organize, and share technical documentation, guides, and knowledge bases. It supports markdown, rich text editing, and media embedding, with features like version history, role-based access control, and content structuring into spaces/folders. Deployment is flexible—users can install via Docker, Kubernetes, or directly on Linux servers. It integrates with dev tools like GitHub and GitLab, making it ideal for tech teams needing a simple yet powerful way to manage collective knowledge.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  documize:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: documize
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Structured content organization (spaces, folders)
Collaborative editing with version tracking
Flexible deployment options (Docker, Kubernetes, Linux)

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Documize hard to install?

Documize is easy to deploy via Docker (single command) or Kubernetes, which is accessible for users familiar with containerization. Manual installation on Linux requires basic server admin skills but is well-documented.

? Is it a good alternative to Confluence?

Yes—Documize is a lightweight, open-source alternative to Confluence, offering core wiki features like versioning and access control for free. It lacks some enterprise Confluence features but excels at simplicity and self-hosted privacy.

? Is it completely free?

The Community Edition (core wiki functionality) is 100% open-source and free. Paid Enterprise Editions add advanced features like multi-tenancy, SSO, and priority support, but are optional.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Wikis

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted data control)
⊕ No subscription fees for core open-source version
⊕ Integrates with developer tools like GitHub and GitLab

Cons

⊖ Requires server setup and maintenance
⊖ Technical learning curve for non-admin users
⊖ Enterprise features (advanced SSO, audit logs) limited to paid editions