kuku vs Wiki.js

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

kuku

MIT

Open-source local-first Markdown workspace for macOS with wiki, AI editing, and encrypted sync.

AGPL-3.0

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

	kuku	Wiki.js
License	MIT	AGPL-3.0
Self-hostable	Yes	No
GitHub Stars	66	28,307
Forks	13	3,214
Open Issues	1	185
Last Commit	May 15, 2026	May 1, 2026
First Released	Jan 28, 2026	Aug 16, 2016
Categories	Note Taking & Knowledge Management Tools Wiki Software	Wiki Software Internal Knowledge Base Knowledge Management Tools
Tags	#markdown #note taking #wiki #local-first #ai	#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.