VanevsWikiSuite
Two self-hosted Google alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Vane | WikiSuite | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 41 in Search Engines | #1 of 1 in Enterprise |
| GitHub stars | 37 819 | — |
| Stars, last 30 days | +916 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.12.2 · 10 Apr 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | LGPL-2.1 |
| Main language | Typescript | — |
Which one should you pick?
Vane scores 81/100 against 59/100 for WikiSuite, so it is the safer default.
Vane ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for WikiSuite.
If you want the quickest setup, Vane is easier to run; WikiSuite needs more configuration.
Vane is growing faster right now (+916 stars in 30 days).
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