Memos vs WiseMapping
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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Memos
Lightweight self-hosted note and memo hub
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WiseMapping
Web-based mind mapping for visual knowledge capture
| Feature | Memos | WiseMapping |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notes & Knowledge Base | Notes & Knowledge Base |
| License | MIT | WiseMapping-OSL-2.0 |
| Language | Go | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 62,093 | ★ 296 |
| First released | 2022 | 2010 |
| Replaces | Notion, Google Keep | MindMeister, XMind |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Memos or WiseMapping better?
Memos is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider WiseMapping if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Memos and WiseMapping free and open-source?
Yes. Memos is licensed under MIT and WiseMapping under WiseMapping-OSL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Memos and WiseMapping with Docker?
Memos: yes. WiseMapping: yes.