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Wiki.js

Modern, Git-backed wiki built on Node.js with a rich admin UI.

Type
Notes & Docswikigitmarkdown
Hosting
Self-hostable
License
AGPL-3.0
Replaces
Notion
Visit websiteGitHub

Quick verdict

Use when

Use when you want a modern, Git-backed wiki with dozens of editors and renderers.

Skip when

Skip when you need a fully managed SaaS with zero operations work.

Try instead

  • AppFlowy — Open-source Notion-style workspace with docs and databases.
  • AFFiNE — Knowledge base that mixes docs, whiteboards, and databases.
  • Outline — Team wiki and knowledge base built for internal docs.

Wiki.js vs common alternatives

Stable selection factors from this listing—focus, hosting, license, and access. Confirm live details on each official site.

Wiki.jsThis page

Focus
Modern, Git-backed wiki built on Node.js with a rich admin UI.
Hosting
Self-hostable
License
AGPL-3.0

Notion

Focus
All-in-one workspace for docs, databases, and wikis.
Hosting
Commercial SaaS
License
Proprietary (typical SaaS)
DimensionWiki.jsNotion
FocusModern, Git-backed wiki built on Node.js with a rich admin UI.All-in-one workspace for docs, databases, and wikis.
HostingSelf-hostableCommercial SaaS
LicenseAGPL-3.0Proprietary (typical SaaS)
AccessWebsite + GitHubwww.notion.so

What is Wiki.js?

Wiki.js is an open-source Notes & Docs project. Modern, Git-backed wiki built on Node.js with a rich admin UI. OpenElse lists it as an alternative to Notion, with self-hostable deployment and AGPL-3.0 licensing. Confirm live features, hosting options, and terms on the official site and repository.

What Wiki.js provides

Core signals from this OpenElse listing—verify depth on the official site.

  • Open-source codebase

    Source is published on GitHub at github.com/requarks/wiki.

  • Self-hostable

    You can run it on your own infrastructure.

  • AGPL-3.0 license

    Distributed under AGPL-3.0. Read the license text before production use.

  • Workflow tags

    OpenElse tags this listing for wiki, git, markdown.

  • SaaS replacement mapping

    Mapped as an open-source option when evaluating replacements for that commercial product.

How to evaluate Wiki.js

A practical path from this directory page to a decision.

  1. Scan this listing

    Review the one-liner, self-host status, license, and “when to pick it” note for Wiki.js.

  2. Open the official site

    Visit js.wiki for product docs, demos, and current feature scope.

  3. Check the repository

    Use GitHub for release cadence, issues, stars, and deployment docs before you commit.

  4. Compare siblings

    Open other OpenElse tools in the same category or mapped to the same SaaS to see trade-offs.

Who Wiki.js is for

  • Teams leaving Notion

    Use when you want a modern, Git-backed wiki with dozens of editors and renderers.

  • Operators who want data control

    Wiki.js is listed as self-hostable on OpenElse.

  • Notes & Docs buyers

    Wikis, knowledge bases, and collaborative docs that replace Notion-style SaaS.

When Wiki.js is the right pick

Use when you want a modern, Git-backed wiki with dozens of editors and renderers. Skip when you need a fully managed SaaS with zero operations work.

Licensing and platform notes

Facts to verify on the official site before you depend on a workflow.

Self-host status
Self-hostable on this listing. Verify install paths and supported environments in the project docs.
License
AGPL-3.0. Confirm obligations for SaaS, embedding, and redistribution before shipping.
Source of truth
Features and terms are defined on js.wiki and the GitHub repository—not on this page.
Affiliation
This route is a curated OpenElse listing at /tools/wikijs. It is not the official Wiki.js product site.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about this listing—open a question to read more.

Is Wiki.js open source?

Yes. OpenElse lists Wiki.js as an open-source project under AGPL-3.0. Review the license file in the repository for exact terms.

Can I self-host Wiki.js?

Yes. OpenElse marks Wiki.js as self-hostable. Follow the official docs for install and operations.

What does Wiki.js replace?

Wiki.js is mapped on OpenElse as an open-source alternative to Notion. Use when you want a modern, Git-backed wiki with dozens of editors and renderers.

Is this the official Wiki.js website?

No. This is a OpenElse directory page. The official site is https://js.wiki, and the source repository is https://github.com/requarks/wiki.

Where can I find Wiki.js source code?

The public repository linked from this listing is https://github.com/requarks/wiki.