overleafvswikmd
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| overleaf | wikmd | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 81 in Notes & Editors | #5 of 8 in Documentation Management |
| GitHub stars | 18 289 | 423 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +117 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 1 |
| Latest release | — | v1.10.7 · 19 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
overleaf scores 74/100 against 45/100 for wikmd, so it is the safer default.
wikmd ships more often: 1 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for overleaf.
If you want the quickest setup, wikmd is easier to run; overleaf needs more configuration.
overleaf is growing faster right now (+117 stars in 30 days).
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