Buku vs Khoj
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Buku
Command-line bookmark manager with tags
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Khoj
Self-hostable AI assistant over your personal notes
| Feature | Buku | Khoj |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later | Notes & Knowledge Base |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, binary | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,177 | ★ 36,386 |
| First released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Delicious | Notion AI, Evernote |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Buku or Khoj better?
Neither is universally better. Khoj has the larger community, while Buku is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Buku and Khoj free and open-source?
Yes. Buku is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Khoj under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Buku and Khoj with Docker?
Buku: check the project docs for container support. Khoj: yes.