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Laverna vs Wiki.js

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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LA Laverna Markdown note-taking app with client-side encryption VS WI Wiki.js Modern and powerful open-source wiki
FeatureLavernaWiki.js
CategoryNotes & Knowledge BaseNotes & Knowledge Base
LicenseMPL-2.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageJavaScriptVue
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB512 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 9,182★ 28,727
First released20142017
ReplacesEvernote, SimplenoteConfluence, Notion

Why pick each one

Choose Laverna if…

  • Strong privacy focus
  • No backend required
Laverna details

Choose Wiki.js if…

  • Flexible and full-featured
  • Many auth options
  • Good content management
Wiki.js details

Frequently asked questions

Is Laverna or Wiki.js better?

Neither is universally better. Wiki.js has the larger community, while Laverna is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are Laverna and Wiki.js free and open-source?

Yes. Laverna is licensed under MPL-2.0 and Wiki.js under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Laverna and Wiki.js with Docker?

Laverna: check the project docs for container support. Wiki.js: yes.

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