outlinevsWiki.js
Two self-hosted Wikis projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| outline | Wiki.js | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 31 in Wikis | #2 of 31 in Wikis |
| GitHub stars | 41 096 | 29 101 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +416 | +144 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 7 |
| Latest release | v1.12.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | v2.5.315 · 21 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
outline scores 78/100 against 77/100 for Wiki.js, so it is the safer default.
outline ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for Wiki.js.
If you want the quickest setup, Wiki.js is easier to run; outline needs more configuration.
outline is growing faster right now (+416 stars in 30 days).
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