QOwnNotes vs WikidPad
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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WikidPad
Single-user wiki notebook for thoughts and ideas
| Feature | QOwnNotes | WikidPad |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notes & Knowledge Base | Wikis & Documentation |
| License | GPL-2.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | C++ | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,836 | ★ 209 |
| First released | 2014 | 2005 |
| Replaces | Evernote, OneNote | OneNote, Evernote |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is QOwnNotes or WikidPad better?
Neither is universally better. QOwnNotes has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are QOwnNotes and WikidPad free and open-source?
Yes. QOwnNotes is licensed under GPL-2.0 and WikidPad under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run QOwnNotes and WikidPad with Docker?
QOwnNotes: check the project docs for container support. WikidPad: check the project docs for container support.