docmost Community Edition

Collaborative wiki and documentation software (alternative to Confluence, Notion).

GitHub stars: 21,956
License: AGPL-3.0
Latest release: v0.96.0
8 September 2026
Last commit: 11 October 2026
Runs on: Docker, Node.js

Commits per month, last 12 months

445 commits

Replaces

Paid products docmost Community Edition can stand in for.

NotionNotes, docs and wikis in one workspace.ConfluenceAtlassian's team wiki.GitBookDocumentation and knowledge base platform.

How to self-host docmost Community Edition

docmost Community Edition runs on Docker and Node.js. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.

Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.

New to self-hosting? Start with the beginner's guide.

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Questions

Is docmost Community Edition free?

Yes. docmost Community Edition is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.

Can I self-host docmost Community Edition?

Yes. docmost Community Edition runs on Docker and Node.js. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.

What does docmost Community Edition replace?

People use docmost Community Edition instead of Notion, Confluence or GitBook.

Is docmost Community Edition still maintained?

The last change to docmost Community Edition's code was on 11 October 2026, with 445 commits in the last 12 months.

Topics

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