Blinko vs Mindwendel
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted notes & knowledge base options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Blinko
Self-hosted personal note tool for capturing ideas
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Mindwendel
Self-hosted brainstorming and idea capture board
| Feature | Blinko | Mindwendel |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notes & Knowledge Base | Notes & Knowledge Base |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Elixir |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 10,850 | ★ 136 |
| First released | 2024 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Google Keep, Memos | Miro, Google Keep |
Why pick each one
Choose Blinko if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 10.8k GitHub stars
Frequently asked questions
Is Blinko or Mindwendel better?
Blinko is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Mindwendel if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Blinko and Mindwendel free and open-source?
Yes. Blinko is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Mindwendel under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Blinko and Mindwendel with Docker?
Blinko: yes. Mindwendel: yes.