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Docmost vs Notable

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted notes & knowledge base options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

Not the right match-up?
DO Docmost Open-source collaborative wiki and documentation VS NO Notable Markdown-based note-taking app for plain files
FeatureDocmostNotable
CategoryNotes & Knowledge BaseNotes & Knowledge Base
LicenseAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageTypeScriptTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM1,024 MB256 MB
Deploymentdockerbinary
GitHub stars★ 21,287★ 23,496
First released20242018
ReplacesConfluence, NotionEvernote, Notion

Why pick each one

Choose Docmost if…

  • Clean modern interface
  • Good team collaboration
  • Active development
Docmost details

Choose Notable if…

  • Notes stay as portable files
  • Simple and focused
Notable details

Frequently asked questions

Is Docmost or Notable better?

Notable is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Docmost if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Docmost and Notable free and open-source?

Yes. Docmost is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Notable under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Docmost and Notable with Docker?

Docmost: yes. Notable: check the project docs for container support.

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