Tiddloid vs TiddlyWiki
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted wikis & documentation options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Tiddloid
Host and edit single-file TiddlyWiki wikis
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TiddlyWiki
A non-linear personal web notebook in a single file
| Feature | Tiddloid | TiddlyWiki |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Wikis & Documentation |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | Java | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | source | binary, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 284 | ★ 8,622 |
| First released | 2019 | 2004 |
| Replaces | Evernote, OneNote | Notion, OneNote |
Why pick each one
Choose Tiddloid if…
- Released under the BSD-3-Clause license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in Java
- Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Tiddloid 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 Tiddloid and TiddlyWiki free and open-source?
Yes. Tiddloid is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and TiddlyWiki under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Tiddloid and TiddlyWiki with Docker?
Tiddloid: check the project docs for container support. TiddlyWiki: check the project docs for container support.