Memos vs TeamMapper

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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FeatureMemosTeamMapper
CategoryNotes & Knowledge BaseNotes & Knowledge Base
LicenseMITMIT
LanguageGoTypeScript
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM64 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker
GitHub stars★ 62,093★ 479
First released20222026
ReplacesNotion, Google Keep

Why pick each one

Choose Memos if…

  • Extremely lightweight
  • Quick capture workflow
  • Simple deployment
Memos details

Choose TeamMapper if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in TypeScript
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
TeamMapper details

Frequently asked questions

Is Memos or TeamMapper better?

Memos is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider TeamMapper if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Memos and TeamMapper free and open-source?

Yes. Memos is licensed under MIT and TeamMapper under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Memos and TeamMapper with Docker?

Memos: yes. TeamMapper: yes.

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