HedgeDoc vs Wiki.js
Comparing two open source alternatives to Notion . Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.
HedgeDoc
AGPL-3.0Real-time collaborative markdown note editor you can self-host — write together with rich formatting and seamless sharing.
Side-by-side comparison
HedgeDoc | Wiki.js | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Self-hostable | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 7,032 | 28,086 |
| Forks | 541 | 3,174 |
| Open Issues | 271 | 176 |
| Last Commit | Mar 25, 2026 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| First Released | Mar 27, 2019 | Aug 16, 2016 |
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