AFFiNE vs Wiki.js

Comparing two open source alternatives to Notion . Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.

AFFiNE

Open-source knowledge base combining note-taking, whiteboard, and project planning in one workspace.

AGPL-3.0

Wiki.js | A modern and powerful wiki app built on Node.js

	AFFiNE	Wiki.js
License	—	AGPL-3.0
Self-hostable	Yes	No
GitHub Stars	68,262	28,302
Forks	4,837	3,213
Open Issues	609	183
Last Commit	May 11, 2026	May 1, 2026
First Released	Jul 31, 2022	Aug 16, 2016
Categories	Note Taking & Knowledge Management Tools Knowledge Management Tools	Wiki Software Internal Knowledge Base Knowledge Management Tools
Tags	#knowledge-management #markdown #collaboration #whiteboard #self hosted	#markdown #documentation #wiki

Lightweight self-hosted app for managing personal file-based notes and checklists.

A modern, open-source, self-hosted knowledge management and note-taking platform designed for privacy-conscious users and organizations.

Markdown-based note-taking app with powerful live queries, templates, and a pluggable scripting system for power users.

Straightforward realtime kanban boards for intuitive task tracking with dark mode and collaborative features.

Open-source virtual whiteboard for creating hand-drawn style diagrams and sketches.

A self-hosted knowledge base for note-taking with markdown support, Zettelkasten methodology, and Docker deployment.