Knowledge vs Mark Text
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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Knowledge
Desktop tool for saving, accessing and exploring sources
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Mark Text
Real-time preview Markdown editor for the desktop
| Feature | Knowledge | Mark Text |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notes & Knowledge Base | Notes & Knowledge Base |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | source | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,459 | ★ 59,781 |
| First released | 2021 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Notion, Evernote | Typora |
Why pick each one
Choose Knowledge if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (1.5k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Choose Mark Text if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Mature project with 59.8k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Knowledge or Mark Text better?
Neither is universally better. Mark Text has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Knowledge and Mark Text free and open-source?
Yes. Knowledge is licensed under MIT and Mark Text under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Knowledge and Mark Text with Docker?
Knowledge: check the project docs for container support. Mark Text: check the project docs for container support.