Linkding vs Wiki.js
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Linkding
Minimal and fast self-hosted bookmark manager
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Wiki.js
Modern and powerful open-source wiki
| Feature | Linkding | Wiki.js |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later | Notes & Knowledge Base |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Vue |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 11,018 | ★ 28,727 |
| First released | 2019 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Pocket, Raindrop.io | Confluence, Notion |
Why pick each one
Choose Wiki.js if…
- Flexible and full-featured
- Many auth options
- Good content management
Frequently asked questions
Is Linkding or Wiki.js better?
Neither is universally better. Wiki.js has the larger community, while Linkding is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Linkding and Wiki.js free and open-source?
Yes. Linkding is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and Wiki.js under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Linkding and Wiki.js with Docker?
Linkding: yes. Wiki.js: yes.