CodiMD vs undb
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted office suites options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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CodiMD
Realtime collaborative Markdown notes platform
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undb
Private and self-hosted no-code database
| Feature | CodiMD | undb |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Office Suites | Office Suites |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 10,127 | ★ 2,968 |
| First released | 2016 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Google Docs, HackMD | Airtable |
Why pick each one
Choose CodiMD if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 10.1k GitHub stars
- Written in JavaScript
Choose undb if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is CodiMD or undb better?
Neither is universally better. CodiMD has the larger community, while undb is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are CodiMD and undb free and open-source?
Yes. CodiMD is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and undb under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run CodiMD and undb with Docker?
CodiMD: yes. undb: yes.