Gitit vs TiddlyWiki
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted wikis & documentation options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Gitit
Wiki program that stores pages and uploaded files in a git repository,
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TiddlyWiki
A non-linear personal web notebook in a single file
| Feature | Gitit | TiddlyWiki |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Wikis & Documentation |
| License | GPL-2.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | Haskell | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | binary, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,279 | ★ 8,622 |
| First released | 2020 | 2004 |
| Replaces | — | Notion, OneNote |
Why pick each one
Choose Gitit if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- Active community (2.3k GitHub stars)
- Written in Haskell
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Gitit or TiddlyWiki better?
TiddlyWiki is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Gitit if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Gitit and TiddlyWiki free and open-source?
Yes. Gitit is licensed under GPL-2.0 and TiddlyWiki under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Gitit and TiddlyWiki with Docker?
Gitit: check the project docs for container support. TiddlyWiki: check the project docs for container support.