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- 66,776
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Last commit
- 19 days ago
Best Knowledge Base & Wiki Platforms Tools
Explore leading tools in the Knowledge Base & Wiki Platforms category, including open-source options and SaaS products. Compare features, use cases, and find the best fit for your workflow.
30+ open-source projects · 8 SaaS products
Top open-source Knowledge Base & Wiki Platforms
These projects are active, self-hostable choices for knowledge management teams evaluating alternatives to SaaS tools.
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- 60,290
- License
- Unknown
- Last commit
- 3 days ago

Joplin
Offline-first Markdown note-taking with end-to-end encrypted sync
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- 52,361
- License
- Unknown
- Last commit
- 4 days ago

Memos
Self-hosted, privacy-first note-taking platform with full Markdown support
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- 46,648
- License
- MIT
- Last commit
- 4 days ago

Logseq
Privacy-first platform for knowledge management and collaboration
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- 39,644
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Last commit
- 3 days ago
- Stars
- 39,432
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Last commit
- 3 days ago
Docs offers live collaborative editing, AI-powered writing assistance, offline sync, granular access control, and multi-format export, deployable via Docker Compose or Kubernetes for teams seeking secure, self-hosted knowledge bases.
Expect a strong TypeScript presence among maintained projects.
Popular SaaS Platforms to Replace
Understand the commercial incumbents teams migrate from and how many open-source alternatives exist for each product.
Coda
Docs, tables, and apps combined into one collaborative workspace
Craft
Collaborative documents and notes with rich formatting
Document360
Knowledge base software for product docs and self‑service help
Evernote
Note‑taking and organization app across devices
Notion
All-in-one workspace with AI agents for notes, docs, and project management
Nuclino
Simple team wiki and knowledge base with multiple views
Coda lets teams create docs that act like apps—tables, buttons, and automations—replacing spreadsheets, wikis, and lightweight apps.
Frequently replaced when teams want private deployments and lower TCO.
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