Wiki.js Alternatives

Wiki.js is described as '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 (' and is a Wiki Engine in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Wiki.js for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Self-Hosted, Windows, Linux and SaaS apps. The best Wiki.js alternative is TiddlyWiki, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Wiki.js are BookStack, MediaWiki, Nuclino and DokuWiki.

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Wiki.js alternatives page was last updated Apr 9, 2025
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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 Wiki.js

     

    • Almost everyone thinks TiddlyWiki is a great Wiki.js alternative.

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

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

    • TiddlyWiki is Free and Open SourceWiki.js is also Free and Open Source
    • TiddlyWiki is CustomizableWiki.js is not according to our users
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    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

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  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

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    Nuclino

     134 likes
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    Nuclino is a unified workspace where teams can bring all their knowledge, docs, and projects together in one place. It’s a modern, simple, and blazingly fast way to collaborate, without the chaos of files and folders, context switching, or silos.

    301 Nuclino alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    Nuclino screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Mind Map view
    3.  Kanban Board
    4.  Support for MarkDown
    5.  WYSIWYG Support
    6.  Team Collaboration
    7.  Drag and Drop
    8.  Wiki-like interface
    9.  Infinite hierarchical depth
    10.  Custom fields
    11.  Internal linking
    12.  Hierarchical Structure

    Nuclino VS Wiki.js

     

    • Nuclino is the most popular Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Wiki.js.

    • Nuclino is Freemium and ProprietaryWiki.js is Free and Open Source
    • Nuclino is Lightweight and MinimalisticWiki.js is not according to our users
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    DokuWiki

     188 likes
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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

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  8. Foam icon

    Foam

     47 likes
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    Foam is a personal knowledge management and sharing system inspired by Roam Research, built on Visual Studio Code and GitHub.

    237 Foam alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Visual Studio Code
    Foam screenshot 1

    Foam Features

    1.  Knowledge base
    2.  VSCode
    3.  Knowledge Management
    4.  Write files in markdown
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Support for MarkDown
    8.  Graph view

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  10. XWiki icon

    XWiki

     92 likes
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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

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  11. GitBook icon

    GitBook

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    GitBook is a tool for building beautiful books using Git and Markdown. It can generate your book into multiple formats:

    78 GitBook alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    GitBook screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2. Git icon  Git Support
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Command line interface
    5.  AsciiDoc

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  12. Walling icon

    Walling

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    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.

    267 Walling alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Walling screenshot 1

    Walling Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Kanban Board
    3.  Note organization
    4.  Online collaboration
    5.  Wiki
    6.  Notebook

    Walling VS Wiki.js

     

    • Walling is the most popular SaaS alternative to Wiki.js.

    • Walling is Freemium and ProprietaryWiki.js is Free and Open Source
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    Confluence

     67 likes
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    Trusted by 8,000 businesses, Confluence is the leading collaboration software and enterprise wiki for intranets and knowledge management. Free 30-day trial.

    133 Confluence alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
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    Top Confluence Features

    1.  Knowledge Management
    2. JIRA icon  Jira integration
    3.  Wiki
    4.  Business-wiki
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Real time collaboration
    7.  WYSIWYG Support
    8.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    9.  Support for @mentions
    10.  Wiki-like interface
    11.  Knowledge base
    12.  Manage permission level

    Confluence VS Wiki.js

     

    • Confluence is the most popular commercial alternative to Wiki.js.

    • Confluence is Paid and ProprietaryWiki.js is Free and Open Source
  14. MkDocs icon

    MkDocs

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    MkDocs is static site generator that's geared towards building project documentation. Documentation source files are written in Markdown, and configured with a single YAML configuration file.

    62 MkDocs alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Python
    MkDocs screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free

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  15. Widget-Board icon

    Widget-Board

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    Widget Board is a productivity tool that lets you create custom boards with your favorite widgets such as tasks, notes, media, date & time, weather, calendar and so much more!.

    53 Widget-Board alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Context Chrome Extension
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Widget-Board screenshot 1

    Widget-Board Features

    1.  Brainstorming
    2.  Upload images
    3.  Widgets

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