Mnemo vs Wiki.js

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

Mnemo

Apache-2.0

Mnemo is a free, open-source desktop study app combining block-based notes, FSRS flashcards, and mind maps with no accounts or tracking.

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Wiki.js

AGPL-3.0

Wiki.js is a modern, powerful open-source wiki app built on Node.js. Versioned, searchable, beautiful, and self-hosted — a knowledge base for any team, big or small.

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Side-by-side comparison

	Mnemo	Wiki.js
License	Apache-2.0	AGPL-3.0
Self-hostable	No	No
GitHub Stars	95	29,018
Forks	9	3,319
Open Issues	7	6
Last Commit	Oct 9, 2026	Oct 8, 2026
First Released	Jul 30, 2025	Aug 16, 2016
Categories	Study & Flashcard Tools Note Taking & Knowledge Management Tools Mind Mapping	Wiki Software Internal Knowledge Base Knowledge Management Tools
Tags	#flashcards #spaced-repetition #notes #knowledge-management #local-first	#markdown #documentation #wiki

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