SilverBullet vs Wiki.js

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

SilverBullet

MIT

Markdown-based note-taking app with powerful live queries, templates, and a pluggable scripting system for power users.

AGPL-3.0

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

	SilverBullet	Wiki.js
License	MIT	AGPL-3.0
Self-hostable	Yes	No
GitHub Stars	5,250	28,313
Forks	407	3,215
Open Issues	286	186
Last Commit	May 16, 2026	May 1, 2026
First Released	Feb 16, 2022	Aug 16, 2016
Categories	Note Taking & Knowledge Management Tools	Wiki Software Internal Knowledge Base Knowledge Management Tools
Tags	#note taking #markdown #knowledge-management	#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.

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.