Docmost

Application1024MB+ RAM

Open-source collaborative wiki and documentation platform

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Deploy Docmost in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Docmost

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Why Self-Host Docmost?

Docmost is a collaborative wiki and documentation platform designed for teams. Self-hosting ensures your team's documentation — including sensitive internal processes, technical specs, and onboarding materials — stays on infrastructure you control.

Clean, modern wiki interface for team documentation

Real-time collaborative editing

Organize docs with spaces and nested pages

Full-text search across all documentation

No per-seat pricing — invite your entire team

Docmost vs Alternatives

Docmost vs Notion

Notion charges per seat and hosts your data. Docmost is self-hosted with unlimited users and full data control.

Docmost vs Confluence

Confluence is expensive and bloated. Docmost is lightweight, fast, and focused on what teams actually need.

Docmost vs Outline

Both are wiki tools. Docmost has a simpler setup and lighter resource footprint while covering the same core features.

Why Deploy Docmost with Server Compass?

Server Compass deploys Docmost with PostgreSQL and persistent storage in one click. Your team can start documenting immediately without any database or Docker configuration.

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After Deployment

After deploying Docmost with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Create your workspace

Invite team members

Start creating documentation

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Docmost FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Docmost

How do I deploy Docmost with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Docmost from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.

What are the system requirements for Docmost?

Docmost requires a minimum of 1024MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 2048MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing Docmost data?

Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Docmost backup and restore procedures.

How do I update Docmost to the latest version?

Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Docmost image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.

Is Docmost free to self-host?

Docmost is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.