hostingvsWiki.js
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| hosting | Wiki.js | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 27/100 | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 3 in Video Hosting | #2 of 31 in Wikis |
| GitHub stars | 11 | 29 104 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +143 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 7 |
| Latest release | — | v2.5.315 · 21 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Wiki.js scores 77/100 against 27/100 for hosting, so it is the safer default.
Wiki.js ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for hosting.
If you want the quickest setup, Wiki.js is easier to run; hosting needs more configuration.
Wiki.js is growing faster right now (+143 stars in 30 days).
hosting details →Wiki.js details →