HelixNotes vs Wiki.js

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

HelixNotes

AGPL-3.0

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

AGPL-3.0

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

	HelixNotes	Wiki.js
License	AGPL-3.0	AGPL-3.0
Self-hostable	No	No
GitHub Stars	54	28,318
Forks	3	3,216
Open Issues	26	186
Last Commit	Apr 30, 2026	May 1, 2026
First Released	Feb 9, 2026	Aug 16, 2016
Categories	Note Taking & Knowledge Management Tools	Wiki Software Internal Knowledge Base Knowledge Management Tools
Tags	#markdown #notes #knowledge-management #productivity #privacy	#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.