TiddlyWiki vs WizNote
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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TiddlyWiki
A non-linear personal web notebook in a single file
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WizNote
Cross-platform note-taking app with a self-hosted server
| Feature | TiddlyWiki | WizNote |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Notes & Knowledge Base |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | C |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | binary, bare-metal, source | docker, binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,622 | ★ 2,666 |
| First released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Replaces | Notion, OneNote | Evernote, OneNote |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is TiddlyWiki or WizNote better?
TiddlyWiki is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider WizNote if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are TiddlyWiki and WizNote free and open-source?
Yes. TiddlyWiki is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and WizNote under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run TiddlyWiki and WizNote with Docker?
TiddlyWiki: check the project docs for container support. WizNote: yes.