OpenFiction Alternatives

OpenFiction is described as 'Spoiler-safe encyclopaedia for fiction, built entirely by readers who know their series inside out. Every character, every appearance, every connection - contributed and verified by people who've read every page' and is an website in the education & reference category. There are more than 25 alternatives to OpenFiction, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Self-Hosted, Android, MediaWiki and Linux apps. The best OpenFiction alternative is Ibis Wiki, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to OpenFiction are BookStack, MediaWiki, Miraheze and Fandom.

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  1. Ibis Wiki icon
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    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!

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Docker
    • Self-Hosted
    • PostgreSQL
     
  2. BookStack icon
     132 likes

    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.

    112 BookStack alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
     
  3. MediaWiki icon
     183 likes

    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.

    91 MediaWiki alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
    • Sandstorm
     
  4. Miraheze icon
     34 likes

    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.

    26 Miraheze alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • MediaWiki
     
  5. Fandom icon
     75 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  6. BreezeWiki icon
     9 likes

    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".

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. WikiForge icon
     2 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. Citizendium icon
     10 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • MediaWiki
     
  9. wiki.gg icon
     4 likes

    We are creating a community of developers and editors to come together and create the best possible experience for gamers.

    11 wiki.gg alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. On an internet dominated by ads and corporate-run websites, Indie Wiki Buddy is a browser extension that helps you easily find and support independent wikis.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
     
  11. Wikiful icon
     9 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  12. Stubia icon
     6 likes

    Stubia is a mobile encyclopedia that limits each article to 160 characters: this limitation makes each topic easy to understand.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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