Zettlr vs TiddlyWiki
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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Zettlr
Markdown editor for writers, researchers, and Zettelkasten users
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TiddlyWiki
A non-linear personal web notebook in a single file
| Feature | Zettlr | TiddlyWiki |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notes & Knowledge Base | Wikis & Documentation |
| License | GPL-3.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, binary | binary, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 13,354 | ★ 8,622 |
| First released | 2017 | 2004 |
| Replaces | Notion, Obsidian | Notion, OneNote |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Zettlr or TiddlyWiki better?
Neither is universally better. Zettlr has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Zettlr and TiddlyWiki free and open-source?
Yes. Zettlr is licensed under GPL-3.0 and TiddlyWiki under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Zettlr and TiddlyWiki with Docker?
Zettlr: check the project docs for container support. TiddlyWiki: check the project docs for container support.