Blinko vs Memos
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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Memos
Lightweight self-hosted note and memo hub
| Feature | Blinko | Memos |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notes & Knowledge Base | Notes & Knowledge Base |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 10,850 | ★ 62,093 |
| First released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Google Keep, Memos | Notion, 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 Memos better?
Neither is universally better. Memos has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Blinko and Memos free and open-source?
Yes. Blinko is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Memos under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Blinko and Memos with Docker?
Blinko: yes. Memos: yes.