Mark Text vs Shiori
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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Mark Text
Real-time preview Markdown editor for the desktop
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Shiori
Simple bookmark manager built with Go
| Feature | Mark Text | Shiori |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notes & Knowledge Base | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | source | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 59,781 | ★ 11,574 |
| First released | 2017 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Typora | Pocket, Raindrop.io |
Why pick each one
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
Choose Shiori if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 11.6k GitHub stars
Frequently asked questions
Is Mark Text or Shiori 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 Mark Text and Shiori free and open-source?
Yes. Mark Text is licensed under MIT and Shiori under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Mark Text and Shiori with Docker?
Mark Text: check the project docs for container support. Shiori: yes.