# WeChat Markdown Editor vs refref

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | WeChat Markdown Editor | refref |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 ✓ | 44/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 81 in Notes & Editors | #11 of 12 in Marketing Automation |
| GitHub stars | 13 476 ✓ | 239 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +28 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | WTFPL | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

WeChat Markdown Editor scores 72/100 against 44/100 for refref, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, WeChat Markdown Editor is easier to run; refref needs more configuration.

WeChat Markdown Editor is growing faster right now (+28 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [WeChat Markdown Editor](https://selfhost.directory/project/md) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/md.md)
- [refref](https://selfhost.directory/project/refref) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/refref.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/md-vs-refref