Files.md vs Wiki.js

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

Files.md

MIT

A simple local-first note-taking app for your plain .md files with Telegram bot access.

AGPL-3.0

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

	Files.md	Wiki.js
License	MIT	AGPL-3.0
Self-hostable	Yes	No
GitHub Stars	14	28,302
Forks	—	3,213
Open Issues	—	183
Last Commit	May 12, 2026	May 1, 2026
First Released	May 23, 2023	Aug 16, 2016
Categories	Note Taking & Knowledge Management Tools	Wiki Software Internal Knowledge Base Knowledge Management Tools
Tags	#markdown #notes #local-first #pwa #wiki	#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.

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

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.

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