overleafvsWiki.js
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| overleaf | Wiki.js | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 81 in Notes & Editors | #2 of 31 in Wikis |
| GitHub stars | 18 289 | 29 101 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +117 | +144 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 7 |
| Latest release | — | v2.5.315 · 21 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Wiki.js scores 77/100 against 74/100 for overleaf, so it is the safer default.
Wiki.js ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for overleaf.
If you want the quickest setup, Wiki.js is easier to run; overleaf needs more configuration.
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