Notesnook vs Wiki.js
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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Notesnook
Private, end-to-end encrypted note-taking app
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Wiki.js
Modern and powerful open-source wiki
| Feature | Notesnook | Wiki.js |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notes & Knowledge Base | Notes & Knowledge Base |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Vue |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 14,380 | ★ 28,727 |
| First released | 2021 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Evernote, OneNote, Notion | Confluence, Notion |
Why pick each one
Choose Wiki.js if…
- Flexible and full-featured
- Many auth options
- Good content management
Frequently asked questions
Is Notesnook or Wiki.js better?
Neither is universally better. Wiki.js has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Notesnook and Wiki.js free and open-source?
Yes. Notesnook 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 Notesnook and Wiki.js with Docker?
Notesnook: yes. Wiki.js: yes.