OpenKnowledge vs Wiki.js

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

OpenKnowledge

GPL-3.0

AI-native, local-first markdown editor and LLM wiki with built-in integrations for Claude, Codex, and other agents.

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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

	OpenKnowledge	Wiki.js
License	GPL-3.0	AGPL-3.0
Self-hostable	Yes	No
GitHub Stars	4,810	29,216
Forks	330	3,353
Open Issues	57	9
Last Commit	Nov 6, 2026	Nov 8, 2026
First Released	Jun 3, 2026	Aug 16, 2016
Categories	Note Taking & Knowledge Management Tools	Wiki Software Internal Knowledge Base Knowledge Management Tools
Tags	#markdown #notes #ai #second-brain #agents	#markdown #documentation #wiki

GitHub stars over time

OpenKnowledge

Wiki.js29,216

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