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The markdown-native, self-hosted Docmost alternative
Last updated June 30, 2026
Docmost is the closest tool to tela here — both are AGPL, both self-host, both do live collaboration, and both ship an MCP server. The real differences are three: Docmost stores ProseMirror JSON rather than markdown, its AI and MCP server sit behind a paid Enterprise license, and it has no way to generate docs from your code.
tela vs Docmost, at a glance
| Feature | tela | Docmost |
|---|---|---|
| License | Open source (AGPL-3.0) | AGPL core + commercial Enterprise license |
| Storage | Canonical markdown you own | ProseMirror JSON (markdown = import/export) |
| Ask your docs (AI) | Built in — semantic + full-text, answers with citations | Built in — Enterprise license only |
| Agents read & write (MCP) | Built in — agents read & write (39 scoped tools) | First-party MCP — Enterprise license only |
| Generate docs from your code | Yes — Atlas builds a cited, coverage-checked wiki from git + Jira | No |
Why teams switch to tela
- Markdown is the source of truth — grep it, diff it, own it forever; Docmost stores ProseMirror JSON with markdown only as import/export.
- AI and agent access are in the box, not behind an Enterprise license wall.
- Atlas closes the loop Docmost does not — a cited wiki generated from your repo and Jira.
When Docmost is the better choice
Docmost is mature and well-rounded with a clear paid-support path — a polished block editor, a Confluence importer, SSO/SCIM, and audit logs. If you want a Notion-style block editor, a turnkey Confluence migration, or a vendor to buy a support contract from today, it is a strong pick.
Try tela
tela is an open-source (AGPL), self-hostable team wiki. Self-host it, or start on the free cloud tier at telawiki.com. See the MCP server docs for connecting your agents, or compare tela with other tools.
Docmost editions, AI and MCP docs (verified 2026). tela facts current as of June 2026.