Ibis Wiki Alternatives

Ibis Wiki is described as 'Ibis is a federated encyclopedia which uses the ActivityPub protocol, just like Mastodon or Lemmy. Users can create, browse, edit articles and use many other features. If you want to start a wiki for a TV series, a video game, or an open source project, then Ibis is for you!' and is a Wiki Engine in the education & reference category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Ibis Wiki for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Self-Hosted, Android, MediaWiki and Linux apps. The best Ibis Wiki alternative is BookStack, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Ibis Wiki are MediaWiki, Miraheze, Fandom and Oppia.

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Ibis Wiki alternatives page was last updated Jun 12, 2025
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  1. BookStack icon

    BookStack

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    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.

    103 BookStack alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
    Page Editing

    BookStack Features

    1.  Wiki
    2.  WYSIWYG Support
    3.  Knowledge base
    4.  Web-Based
    5.  Support for MarkDown
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Ad-free

    BookStack VS Ibis Wiki

     

    • BookStack is the most popular Web-based, Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to Ibis Wiki.

    • BookStack is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Ibis Wiki.

    • BookStack is Free and Open SourceIbis Wiki is also Free and Open Source
  2. MediaWiki icon

    MediaWiki

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    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.

    87 MediaWiki alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
    • Sandstorm
    MediaWiki screenshot 1

    Top MediaWiki Features

    1.  WYSIWYG Support
    2.  File Versioning
    3.  Business-wiki
    4.  Multi-user editing
    5.  Syntax Highlighting
    6.  Semantic Data
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Wiki
    9.  Non profit
    10.  Suggests DSL format
    11.  Web-Based
    12.  Wiki-like interface

    MediaWiki VS Ibis Wiki

     
  4. Miraheze icon

    Miraheze

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    Miraheze is a wiki farm (hosts wikis) for free and with no ads, it also provides custom domains, extensions and many other features. It is based on MediaWiki.

    25 Miraheze alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • MediaWiki
    Miraheze screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Wiki
    3.  Community-based
    4.  User generated
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Two-factor Authentication
    7.  Custom Domain
    8.  Non profit
    9.  Visual Editing

    Miraheze VS Ibis Wiki

     
  5. Fandom icon

    Fandom

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    FANDOM is a community-based service that allows anyone to create a wiki on virtually any subject. Discover, share and add your knowledge! Wikia is financed by advertisment!

    29 Fandom alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Wikia TV Page

    Fandom Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Wiki
    4.  Wiki documentation

    Fandom VS Ibis Wiki

     

    • Fandom is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Ibis Wiki.

    • Fandom is Free and ProprietaryIbis Wiki is Free and Open Source
  6. Oppia icon

    Oppia

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    Oppia is a free, open-source learning platform. Full of interactive activities called 'explorations', Oppia helps curious minds learn and teach.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Oppia screenshot 1

    Oppia Features

    1.  Visual Editing

    Oppia VS Ibis Wiki

     

    • Oppia is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Ibis Wiki.

    • Oppia is Free and Open SourceIbis Wiki is also Free and Open Source
  7. Quartz – Static Site Generator icon

    Quartz – Static Site Generator

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    Quartz is a set of tools that helps you publish your digital garden and notes as a website for free. Quartz v4 features a from-the-ground rewrite focusing on end-user extensibility and ease-of-use.

    22 Quartz – Static Site Generator alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Node.JS
    • npm
    Quartz – Static Site Generator screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Support for MarkDown
    5.  Full-Text Search
    6.  Syntax Highlighting
    7. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  Wiki
    11.  Tagging
    12. Obsidian icon  Obsidian Integration

    Quartz – Static Site Generator VS Ibis Wiki

     
  9. BreezeWiki icon

    BreezeWiki

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    BreezeWiki makes wiki pages on Fandom readable. It removes ads, videos, and suggested content, leaving you with a clean page that doesn't slow down your device or use up your data. BreezeWiki can also be called an "alternative frontend for Fandom".

    2 BreezeWiki alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    BreezeWiki screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Multiple Instances
    5.  Wiki

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  10. Citizendium icon

    Citizendium

     9 likes
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    Citizendium, powered by MediaWiki, is "an open wiki project dedicated to creating a free, comprehensive, and reliable repository of structured knowledge". Unlike with Wikipedia, a contributor must register using their real name and verify their identity.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • MediaWiki
    Citizendium screenshot 1

    Citizendium Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Wiki-like interface
    3.  Wiki
    4.  Knowledge base

    Citizendium VS Ibis Wiki

     
  11. WikiForge icon

    WikiForge

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    WikiForge is a premium wiki hosting service based on MediaWiki which offers dozens of features such as custom domain support, ElasticSearch, single sign on support, and the ability to choose over 300 extensions and skins.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    Main page

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Coding Required
    3.  Automatic Backup
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  WYSIWYG Support
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  Live Preview
    11.  WYSIWYG HTML Editor
    12.  Self-Serve Capability

    WikiForge VS Ibis Wiki

     

    • WikiForge is the most popular commercial alternative to Ibis Wiki.

    • WikiForge is Paid and ProprietaryIbis Wiki is Free and Open Source
    • WikiForge is Privacy focusedIbis Wiki is not according to our users
  12. Wikiful icon

    Wikiful

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    Wikiful is an online platform that makes it easy to build and share a wiki. Access and edit your wiki instantly from any device using the straightforward editor. Make wikis public or private, add collaborators, and share content effortlessly.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Wikiful screenshot 1

    Wikiful Features

    1.  Add collaborators/moderators
    2.  Wiki
    3.  Search within wikis

    Wikiful VS Ibis Wiki

     
  13. openNAMU icon

    openNAMU

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    Python-based wiki engine.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Mac
    Official wikipedia for openNAMU(english version) https://2du.pythonanywhere.com/w/en%3AMain

    openNAMU Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Support for MarkDown
    5.  Hierarchical Structure
    6.  Wiki

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  14. Gamepedia icon

    Gamepedia

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    Gamepedia is a game cataloging application for everyone running Mac OS X. It lets you keep track of your game progress, where your games are and which ones you want to buy in the future.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Gamepedia screenshot 1

    Gamepedia Features

    1.  Catalog

    Gamepedia VS Ibis Wiki

     
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