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	67,005	28,118
Forks	4,715	3,179
Open Issues	575	177
Last Commit	Apr 7, 2026	Apr 4, 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.

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

Real-time collaborative markdown note editor you can self-host — write together with rich formatting and seamless sharing.

Open-source collaborative wiki and documentation platform, an alternative to Confluence and Notion.