memos vs Wiki.js

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

memos

MIT

A modern, open-source, self-hosted knowledge management and note-taking platform designed for privacy-conscious users and organizations.

AGPL-3.0

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

	memos	Wiki.js
License	MIT	AGPL-3.0
Self-hostable	Yes	No
GitHub Stars	59,503	28,302
Forks	4,335	3,213
Open Issues	24	183
Last Commit	May 9, 2026	May 1, 2026
First Released	Dec 8, 2021	Aug 16, 2016
Categories	Note Taking & Knowledge Management Tools	Wiki Software Internal Knowledge Base Knowledge Management Tools
Tags	#markdown #memo #note taking #microblog	#markdown #documentation #wiki

Lightweight self-hosted app for managing personal file-based notes and checklists.

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.

Real-time collaborative markdown note editor you can self-host — write together with rich formatting and seamless sharing.