Shaarli 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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Shaarli
Personal, minimalist link-sharing bookmark app
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Wiki.js
Modern and powerful open-source wiki
| Feature | Shaarli | Wiki.js |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later | Notes & Knowledge Base |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Vue |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,888 | ★ 28,727 |
| First released | 2013 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Pocket, Delicious | Confluence, Notion |
Why pick each one
Choose Wiki.js if…
- Flexible and full-featured
- Many auth options
- Good content management
Frequently asked questions
Is Shaarli or Wiki.js better?
Neither is universally better. Wiki.js has the larger community, while Shaarli is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Shaarli and Wiki.js free and open-source?
Yes. Shaarli 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 Shaarli and Wiki.js with Docker?
Shaarli: yes. Wiki.js: yes.