DokuWiki Alternatives

DokuWiki is a popular wiki software that notably doesn't require a database. It uses plain-text files and has its own, very intuitive syntax for wiki content. Some might prefer an alternative for that matter, one with built-in Makrdown support.

DokuWiki is a self-hosted solution, so the most similar apps would be found under that platform. Like most self-hosted apps, it's open-source. Many freemium and commercial alternatives offer the benefit of iPhone and Android for creating wiki articles on the go, as well as web-based apps.

DokuWiki alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools but may also be Todo List Managers or Task Management Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of DokuWiki.

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Notion
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Free Personal • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Task Management Tool
Mac
Windows
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Software as a Service (SaaS)
429 alternatives to Notion
With so many tools, it's hard to keep everyone on the same page. Notion is a new tool that unifies them all.
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Notion Features
1. Support for MarkDownNotion supports MarkDown for document formatting.
2. Kanban BoardNotion allows you to organize your workflow by moving cards with drag-and-drop functionality between multiple columns.
3. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Notion simultaneously.
4. Hierarchical StructureOrganize your notes, pages, documents, etc., hierarchically with Notion.
5. Support for LaTeXNotion supports LaTeX for text and math equation formatting.
6. Web ClipperSave any page or content from the web with a single click with Notion.
7. Support for @mentionsNotion supports the use of mentions through @ to a particular user, who will be notified personally.
8. Syntax HighlightingNotion supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
Wiki
Custom templates
Visual bookmarks
Data export/import
Knowledge Base structuring
Hyperlinks
Tables
Tablet support
Nested Notes
Cross Linking
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CherryTree
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Windows
Linux
PortableApps.com
Mac
501 alternatives to CherryTree
A hierarchical note taking application, featuring rich text and syntax highlighting, storing data in a single xml or sqlite file.
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CherryTree Features
1. Hierarchical StructureOrganize your notes, pages, documents, etc., hierarchically with CherryTree.
2. Syntax HighlightingCherryTree supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
3. Code FormattingCherryTree supports code formatting for multiple languages and code styles.
4. PortableCherryTree can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
5. Support for MarkDownCherryTree supports MarkDown for document formatting.
Tree structure
Infinite hierarchical depth
Includes images in notes
Outliner
Tree view
Text-manipulation
Export to HTML
Rich text editing
Tagging
Outline folding
TiddlyWiki
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
BSD
Self-Hosted
Xfce
RemoteStorage
178 alternatives to TiddlyWiki
TiddlyWiki is a single html file with all the characteristics of a wiki - including all of the functionality (including editing, saving, tagging and searching) and the style sheet. Because its a single file, its very portable - you can email it, put it on a web server or share...
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TiddlyWiki Features
1. Support for MarkDownTiddlyWiki supports MarkDown for document formatting.
2. PortableTiddlyWiki can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Customizable
Standalone
Cross page linking
Wiki
Personal Information Manager (PIM)
Wiki-like interface
0data
Offline
Password encryption
Support for NodeJS
TiddlyWiki vs DokuWiki opinions
This alternative is disputed. TiddlyWiki is still a legitimate alternative to DokuWiki, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
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Single user only. More a note taking app than a true wiki.
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Zim
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Flatpak
Flathub
304 alternatives to Zim
Zim brings the concept of a wiki to your desktop. Store information, link pages and edit with WYSISYG markup or directly typing some lightweight markup syntax and see it previewed as-you-type. Creating a new page is easy by either clicking on the "Create new note"...
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Zim Features
1. Works OfflineZim can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
2. Hierarchical StructureOrganize your notes, pages, documents, etc., hierarchically with Zim.
3. WYSIWYG SupportZim integrates a WYSIWYG editor to edit the look and content of a document, page, or file.
4. PortableZim can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
5. File VersioningZim has a version system that lets you view and go back to older versions of the project/file/document.
6. LightweightZim consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Plain text file
Wiki-like interface
Cross-Platform
Outliner
LaTeX Equations
Export to HTML
Note organization
Wiki
Text formatting
Outline folding
Zim vs DokuWiki opinions
Some users think Zim is a great alternative to DokuWiki, some don't.
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thick client vs webinterface
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AppFlowy
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Task Management Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Self-Hosted
Rust
393 alternatives to AppFlowy
AppFlowy is an open source alternative to Notion. You are in charge of your data and customizations.
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AppFlowy Features
1. Privacy focusedAppFlowy is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
2. Works OfflineAppFlowy can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
3. Kanban BoardAppFlowy allows you to organize your workflow by moving cards with drag-and-drop functionality between multiple columns.
4. Dark ModeAppFlowy supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
5. Ad-freeAppFlowy doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
6. No TrackingAppFlowy will not track you or use your personal data.
7. WYSIWYG SupportAppFlowy integrates a WYSIWYG editor to edit the look and content of a document, page, or file.
8. LightweightAppFlowy consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
9. PortableAppFlowy can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Note organization
Notebook
Support for MarkDown
Cloud Sync
Wiki
Rust
MediaWiki
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Free • Open Source
Wiki Engine
CMS Tool
Self-Hosted
PHP
Cloudron
88 alternatives to MediaWiki
MediaWiki is a free software wiki package written in PHP, originally for use on Wikipedia. It is now used by several other projects of the non-profit Wikimedia Foundation and by many other wikis.
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MediaWiki Features
1. WYSIWYG SupportMediaWiki integrates a WYSIWYG editor to edit the look and content of a document, page, or file.
2. File VersioningMediaWiki has a version system that lets you view and go back to older versions of the project/file/document.
3. Syntax HighlightingMediaWiki supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
4. Ad-freeMediaWiki doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Business-wiki
Multi-user editing
Semantic Data
Wiki
Suggests DSL format
Structured data
Support for Multiple Users
Custom templates
Lua scripting
Web-Based
MediaWiki vs DokuWiki opinions
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Many of the same features but much easier to configure.
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BookStack
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Free • Open Source
Linux
Online
Self-Hosted
PHP
Cloudron
83 alternatives to BookStack
BookStack is a free and open source knowledge management platform built on PHP. The system has been built around simplicity to ensure that adding information to it is not a chore. The content structure is built on the metaphors of Books, Chapters & Pages.
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BookStack Features
1. WYSIWYG SupportBookStack integrates a WYSIWYG editor to edit the look and content of a document, page, or file.
2. Support for MarkDownBookStack supports MarkDown for document formatting.
Wiki
Knowledge base
Web-Based
BookStack vs DokuWiki opinions
Most users think BookStack is a great alternative to DokuWiki.
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More a CMS than a true wiki.
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WackoWiki
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Free • Open Source
Wiki Engine
Note-taking Tool
CMS Tool
Self-Hosted
22 alternatives to WackoWiki
WackoWiki is a light and easy to install multilingual Wiki-engine. Supports WYTIWYG-editing, page rights (ACLs), page comments, file uploads, email notification, design themes (skins) and much more. Compatible with PHP 7.3 - 8.1 and MariaDB / MySQL.
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WackoWiki Features
1. No TrackingWackoWiki will not track you or use your personal data.
2. File TaggingWackoWiki can organize and highlight your files with tags and labels.
3. Ad-freeWackoWiki doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. Full-Text SearchWackoWiki lets you search for specific words or phrases from inside a document or database.
5. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in WackoWiki simultaneously.
6. Privacy focusedWackoWiki is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
7. LightweightWackoWiki consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
8. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsWackoWiki can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
9. Syntax HighlightingWackoWiki supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
Multiple languages
Web-Based
Wiki
Support for Multiple Users
Knowledge Management
Personal Information Manager (PIM)
Hierarchical Structure
Works Offline
No registration required
Dark Mode
WackoWiki vs DokuWiki opinions
Almost everyone thinks WackoWiki is a great alternative to DokuWiki.
Foam
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Self-Hosted
Visual Studio Code
296 alternatives to Foam
Foam is a personal knowledge management and sharing system inspired by Roam Research, built on Visual Studio Code and GitHub.
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Foam Features
Knowledge base
VSCode
Knowledge Management
Write files in markdown
Walling
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Freemium • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Task Management Tool
Mac
Windows
Online
iPhone
Software as a Service (SaaS)
310 alternatives to Walling
Working on a project, researching a topic or writing an article? Walling makes it easy to break down your ideas, refine them and visually organize them.
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Walling Features
1. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Walling simultaneously.
2. Kanban BoardWalling allows you to organize your workflow by moving cards with drag-and-drop functionality between multiple columns.
Note organization
Online collaboration
Wiki
Notebook