TiddlyWiki vs WikidPad
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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TiddlyWiki
A non-linear personal web notebook in a single file
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WikidPad
Single-user wiki notebook for thoughts and ideas
| Feature | TiddlyWiki | WikidPad |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Wikis & Documentation |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | JavaScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | binary, bare-metal, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,622 | ★ 209 |
| First released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Replaces | Notion, OneNote | OneNote, Evernote |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is TiddlyWiki or WikidPad 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 TiddlyWiki and WikidPad free and open-source?
Yes. TiddlyWiki is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and WikidPad under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run TiddlyWiki and WikidPad with Docker?
TiddlyWiki: check the project docs for container support. WikidPad: check the project docs for container support.