WikiDocs

Self-Hosted

Open-source wiki platform for collaborative documentation

Overview

WikiDocs is an open-source, self-hosted wiki platform designed for teams to create, edit, and manage collaborative documentation. It supports markdown editing with live preview, version control for document history, role-based access permissions, and media embedding. Deploy easily via Docker (single container) or traditional Node.js/MongoDB setup, ensuring your data remains private and under your control—ideal for project docs, internal wikis, or public knowledge bases.

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:
  wikidocs:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: wikidocs
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Markdown editing with live preview
Version control for document history
Role-based access permissions
Media embedding (images, videos)

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is WikiDocs hard to install?

No—WikiDocs offers a Docker container for quick deployment with minimal commands. For non-Docker users, it supports Node.js and MongoDB with detailed setup guides, making it accessible for users with basic server knowledge.

? Is it a good alternative to Confluence?

Yes—WikiDocs provides core wiki features like collaborative editing, version control, and access management, but with self-hosted privacy and no subscription fees. It’s perfect for teams wanting to avoid SaaS lock-in and keep their data on-premise.

? Is it completely free?

Absolutely—WikiDocs is open source under the MIT License, so you can use, modify, and distribute it without any cost. There are no premium tiers or hidden charges.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Wikis

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Completely open source (MIT License)
⊕ Self-hosted (full data privacy and control)
⊕ Easy Docker deployment
⊕ Collaborative real-time editing

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server knowledge for non-Docker setup
⊖ No native mobile app (web-responsive only)
⊖ Limited third-party integrations compared to SaaS tools