QOwnNotes vs TiddlyWiki
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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QOwnNotes
Plain-text note taking with Markdown and Nextcloud sync
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TiddlyWiki
A non-linear personal web notebook in a single file
| Feature | QOwnNotes | TiddlyWiki |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notes & Knowledge Base | Wikis & Documentation |
| License | GPL-2.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | C++ | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | binary, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,836 | ★ 8,622 |
| First released | 2014 | 2004 |
| Replaces | Evernote, OneNote | Notion, OneNote |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is QOwnNotes or TiddlyWiki better?
Neither is universally better. TiddlyWiki has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are QOwnNotes and TiddlyWiki free and open-source?
Yes. QOwnNotes is licensed under GPL-2.0 and TiddlyWiki under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run QOwnNotes and TiddlyWiki with Docker?
QOwnNotes: check the project docs for container support. TiddlyWiki: check the project docs for container support.