#64 in Notes & Knowledge ManagementUpdated 2026-08

TiddlyWiki

by TiddlyWiki · Single-file non-linear notebook you keep on your own device

15.7 — BenchRank score out of 100

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Overview

TiddlyWiki is a non-linear notebook for capturing, organising and sharing information. It stores both its data and its code in a single HTML file that runs in a web browser, requiring no installs and no external dependencies. You choose where to keep the file and which saving method to use, and plugins add further features.

Best for: People wanting a single-file personal notebook they store themselves and keep readable for decades.
Pricing: No prices are shown; the page offers a free download and a free Tiddlyhost account, and links to paid options (Xememex, the TiddlyWiki Marketplace, hiring the founder) without figures.
Runs on: WebiOSAndroidmacOSBrowser extension

Strengths and trade-offs

Strengths

Data and code live in one HTML file, no install or dependencies
You choose where the file is kept, including only on your device
Plugins extend it, and there is an active community and forums
Official desktop app for macOS, Windows and Linux

Trade-offs

You must pick a saving method; browser File/Save does not work
Save methods vary in features and limitations by platform and browser
Multi-user use needs MultiWikiServer or the separate Xememex product
The site publishes no prices for hosting or commercial offerings

How this score is made up

Each dimension is scored out of 100 and combined into the headline score using fixed weights.

MCP support: 0 out of 100
API quality: 0 out of 100
Documentation: 0 out of 100
Agent friendliness: 20 out of 100
Changelog: 100 out of 100
Marketing site structure: 25 out of 100
Operational trust: 0 out of 100

Measured, but not part of the score

Useful to know, but not a mark for or against the product — so these do not affect the ranking.

Openness: 30 out of 100
Maintenance: 100 out of 100

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