MemosvsWavelog
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Memos | Wavelog | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 60/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 81 in Notes & Editors | #1 of 4 in Amateur Radio |
| GitHub stars | 64 166 | 580 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +851 | +39 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 19 |
| Latest release | v0.31.0 · 19 Sept 2026 | 3.2.4 · 13 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Go | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Memos scores 86/100 against 60/100 for Wavelog, so it is the safer default.
Wavelog ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Memos.
If you want the quickest setup, Memos is easier to run; Wavelog needs more configuration.
Memos is growing faster right now (+851 stars in 30 days).
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