CodeX.docsvsoutline
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| CodeX.docs | outline | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 55/100 | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 2 in Documentation Management | #1 of 31 in Wikis |
| GitHub stars | 846 | 41 096 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +416 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 14 |
| Latest release | v2.2.5 · 15 Apr 2026 | v1.12.0 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
outline scores 78/100 against 55/100 for CodeX.docs, so it is the safer default.
outline ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for CodeX.docs.
If you want the quickest setup, CodeX.docs is easier to run; outline needs more configuration.
outline is growing faster right now (+416 stars in 30 days).
CodeX.docs details →outline details →