Khoj vs Reor
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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Khoj
Self-hostable AI assistant over your personal notes
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Reor
AI-powered local-first personal knowledge management app
| Feature | Khoj | Reor |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notes & Knowledge Base | Notes & Knowledge Base |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 36,386 | ★ 8,574 |
| First released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Notion AI, Evernote | Evernote, Notion |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Khoj or Reor better?
Neither is universally better. Khoj has the larger community, while Reor is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Khoj and Reor free and open-source?
Yes. Khoj is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Reor under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Khoj and Reor with Docker?
Khoj: yes. Reor: check the project docs for container support.