WackoWiki AlternativesWiki Engines and other similar apps like WackoWiki

WackoWiki is described as '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 8.0 - 8.4 and MariaDB / MySQL' and is a Wiki Engine in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to WackoWiki for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Windows, Web-based and Mac apps. The best WackoWiki alternative is TiddlyWiki, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WackoWiki are BookStack, MediaWiki, DokuWiki and XWiki.

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  1. TiddlyWiki icon

    TiddlyWiki

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    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...

    163 TiddlyWiki alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Xfce
    • RemoteStorage
    TiddlyWiki screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Standalone
    2.  Cross page linking
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Wiki
    5.  Portable
    6.  Wiki-like interface
    7.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  No Coding Required
    12.  WYSIWYG Support

    TiddlyWiki VS WackoWiki

     
    Comments about TiddlyWiki as an Alternative to WackoWiki
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    Negative Apr 1, 2020
    19

    Single user only. More a note taking app than a true wiki.

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    • This alternative is disputed. TiddlyWiki is a legitimate WackoWiki alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • TiddlyWiki is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to WackoWiki.

    • TiddlyWiki is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to WackoWiki.

    • TiddlyWiki is Free and Open SourceWackoWiki is also Free and Open Source
    • TiddlyWiki is CustomizableWackoWiki is not according to our users
  2. 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 WackoWiki

     
    Comments about BookStack as an Alternative to WackoWiki
    Guest
    Negative Jun 4, 2025
    0

    Its more a CMS than a true wiki

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    • BookStack is Free and Open SourceWackoWiki is also Free and Open Source
  4. 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 WackoWiki

     
  5. DokuWiki icon

    DokuWiki

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    DokuWiki is a standards compliant, simple to use Wiki, mainly aimed at creating documentation of any kind. It is targeted at developer teams, workgroups and small companies. It has a simple but powerful syntax which makes sure the datafiles remain readable outside the Wiki and...

    91 DokuWiki alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    DokuWiki screenshot 1

    DokuWiki Features

    1.  Plain text file
    2.  Wiki
    3.  No database needed
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  Multiple languages
    6.  Access Control
    7.  Support for Multiple Users
    8.  Drag and Drop

    DokuWiki VS WackoWiki

     
  6. XWiki icon

    XWiki

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    XWiki is the ultimate open-source structured wiki designed to enhance business collaboration and efficiency. Tailored for tech-savvy professionals, XWiki’s extensibility, customization, and flexibility make it indispensable for managing large projects and datasets, while...

    93 XWiki alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    XWiki screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Structured data
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Hierarchical Structure
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Support for @mentions
    7.  Support for MarkDown
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Full-Text Search
    10.  Reminders
    11.  WYSIWYG Support
    12.  No Tracking

    XWiki VS WackoWiki

     
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    Wiki.js

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    Write your content in the widely used and simple Markdown format, using the built-in visual editor. Unlike other wiki software that save content in a database with a difficult to extract format, Wiki.js saves all your content directly into Markdown (.

    74 Wiki.js alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    Wiki.js screenshot 1

    Wiki.js Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Built-in authentication
    3.  Wiki
    4.  Built-in search engine
    5.  Knowledge base
    6. Git icon  Git Support
    7.  WYSIWYG Support
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  Access Control

    Wiki.js VS WackoWiki

     
  9. Ema Personal Wiki icon

    Ema Personal Wiki

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    Ema Personal Wiki uses Markdown to freely create and manage structured notes, like a website. Using WikiWords you can create notebook with linkable pages for tracking your notes, todo lists, bookmarks, your life - in the most flexible way.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android

    Ema Personal Wiki Features

    1.  Hierarchical Structure
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration
    4.  Wiki
    5.  Cross page linking
    6.  Note organization

    Ema Personal Wiki VS WackoWiki

     

    • Ema Personal Wiki is the most popular Android alternative to WackoWiki.

    • Ema Personal Wiki is Free and Open SourceWackoWiki is also Free and Open Source
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    ATWiki

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    TiddlyWiki for Windows. A unique non-linear notebook for capturing, organising and sharing complex information. ATWiki is an independent project of TiddlyWiki.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ATWiki screenshot 1

    ATWiki Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    3.  Encrypted Notes
    4.  Notebook
    5.  Wiki
    6.  Multiple languages
    7.  Offline

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  11. SlimWiki icon

    SlimWiki

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    SlimWiki is an easy to use Wiki / knowledge sharing platform for teams with a beautifully simple editing experience.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • TH flagThailand

    Platforms

    • Online
    SlimWiki screenshot 1

    SlimWiki Features

    1.  Knowledge base
    2.  Wiki

    SlimWiki VS WackoWiki

     
  12. You Need A Wiki icon

    You Need A Wiki

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    Create a wiki with Google Docs.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Drive - Docs
    You Need A Wiki screenshot 1

    You Need A Wiki Features

    1.  Wiki

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  13. Foswiki icon

    Foswiki

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    Foswiki is the free and open source enterprise collaboration platform. Foswiki is a wiki, so you and your team members can collaborate and edit pages directly in the web browser. For advanced collaboration, Foswiki lets you enter macros to automate pages and build entire applicat.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Foswiki screenshot 1

    Foswiki Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Wiki

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  14. 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

    openNAMU VS WackoWiki

     
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