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	68,596	28,344
Forks	4,871	3,223
Open Issues	617	186
Last Commit	May 21, 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

A fast, privacy-first local markdown note-taking app built with Tauri and SvelteKit. Your notes stay as plain .md files on your device.

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.