Focalboard vs Wiki.js
Comparing two open source alternatives to Notion . Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.
Focalboard
AGPL-3.0Open-source, self-hosted project management tool — a free alternative to Trello, Notion, and Asana.
Side-by-side comparison
| Focalboard |  Wiki.js | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Self-hostable | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 26,153 | 28,302 |
| Forks | 2,540 | 3,213 |
| Open Issues | 779 | 183 |
| Last Commit | May 11, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
| First Released | Oct 6, 2020 | Aug 16, 2016 |
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