Apache TikavsWiki.js
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache Tika | Wiki.js | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 2 in Data Extraction | #2 of 31 in Wikis |
| GitHub stars | 4 113 | 29 101 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +14 | +144 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 7 |
| Latest release | — | v2.5.315 · 21 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Java | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Wiki.js scores 77/100 against 68/100 for Apache Tika, so it is the safer default.
Wiki.js ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Tika.
If you want the quickest setup, Wiki.js is easier to run; Apache Tika needs more configuration.
Wiki.js is growing faster right now (+144 stars in 30 days).
Apache Tika details →Wiki.js details →