MailcowvsWiki.js
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Mailcow | Wiki.js | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 106 in Email | #2 of 31 in Wikis |
| GitHub stars | 13 713 | 29 103 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +215 | +146 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 16 | 7 |
| Latest release | 2026-10 · 21 Oct 2026 | 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?
Mailcow and Wiki.js score the same (77/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Mailcow ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for Wiki.js.
If you want the quickest setup, Wiki.js is easier to run; Mailcow needs more configuration.
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