Memos vs Note Mark
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted notes & knowledge base options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | Memos | Note Mark |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notes & Knowledge Base | Notes & Knowledge Base |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 62,093 | ★ 760 |
| First released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Replaces | Notion, Google Keep | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Note Mark if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in TypeScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Memos or Note Mark better?
Memos is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Note Mark if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Memos and Note Mark free and open-source?
Yes. Memos is licensed under MIT and Note Mark under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Memos and Note Mark with Docker?
Memos: yes. Note Mark: yes.