VanevsWiki.js
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Vane | Wiki.js | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 41 in Search Engines | #2 of 31 in Wikis |
| GitHub stars | 37 810 | 29 101 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +907 | +144 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 7 |
| Latest release | v1.12.2 · 10 Apr 2026 | v2.5.315 · 21 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Vane scores 81/100 against 77/100 for Wiki.js, so it is the safer default.
Wiki.js ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Vane.
Vane is growing faster right now (+907 stars in 30 days).
Vane details →Wiki.js details →
Swap a project
Keep Vane, compare it with
Keep Wiki.js, compare it with