Habitica Self-Hosted vs Wiki.js

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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FeatureHabitica Self-HostedWiki.js
CategoryProject Management & TasksNotes & Knowledge Base
LicenseGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageJavaScriptVue
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 14,044★ 28,727
First released20132017
ReplacesTodoist, HabiticaConfluence, Notion

Why pick each one

Choose Habitica Self-Hosted if…

  • Motivating gameplay
  • Active community
Habitica Self-Hosted details

Choose Wiki.js if…

  • Flexible and full-featured
  • Many auth options
  • Good content management
Wiki.js details

Frequently asked questions

Is Habitica Self-Hosted or Wiki.js better?

Wiki.js is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Habitica Self-Hosted if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Habitica Self-Hosted and Wiki.js free and open-source?

Yes. Habitica Self-Hosted is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Wiki.js under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Habitica Self-Hosted and Wiki.js with Docker?

Habitica Self-Hosted: yes. Wiki.js: yes.

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