Memosvsworklenz
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Memos | worklenz | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 81 in Notes & Editors | #12 of 45 in Project Management |
| GitHub stars | 64 163 | 3 284 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +848 | +102 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 8 |
| Latest release | v0.31.0 · 19 Sept 2026 | v3.3.1 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Memos scores 86/100 against 63/100 for worklenz, so it is the safer default.
Memos ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for worklenz.
If you want the quickest setup, Memos is easier to run; worklenz needs more configuration.
Memos is growing faster right now (+848 stars in 30 days).
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