HelixNotes vs XWiki

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.

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XWiki

LGPL-3.0

Open-source wiki platform for teams and enterprises, offering structured content, apps, and custom page development.

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Side-by-side comparison

	HelixNotes	XWiki
License	AGPL-3.0	LGPL-3.0
Self-hostable	No	Yes
GitHub Stars	155	1,329
Forks	15	674
Open Issues	57	272
Last Commit	Jul 23, 2026	Nov 2, 2026
First Released	Feb 9, 2026	Mar 10, 2011
Categories	Note Taking & Knowledge Management Tools	Internal Knowledge Base
Tags	#markdown #notes #knowledge-management #productivity #privacy	#wiki #collaboration

GitHub stars over time

HelixNotes

XWiki1,329

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