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BookStack alternatives
BookStack compared with 9 alternatives: Wiki.js, DokuWiki, MediaWiki, Outline, Docmost and 4 more.
BookStack has a free plan. Paid plans start at £450 per year for an optional support plan; the software itself is free. 8 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| BookStackThis tool | Free plan · from £450/yr | Yes | Web |
| Wiki.js | Free | Free | Web |
| DokuWiki | Free | Free | Web |
| MediaWiki | Free | Free | Web |
| Outline | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows |
| Docmost | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web |
| BlueSpice | Free plan · from $1,620/yr | Yes | Web |
| Documize | Free plan · from $900/yr | Yes | Web |
| Hudu | Free trial · from $27/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| XWiki | Free plan · from €309/yr | Yes | Web |
How each one differs from BookStack
- Free
Wiki.js
Open-source wiki software built on Node.js with Git sync
- Wiki.js is free. BookStack starts at £450 per year for an optional support plan; the software itself is free.
- BookStack also covers templates.
Suits: Developer teams that prefer writing documentation in Markdown
- Free
DokuWiki
Open-source wiki software that needs no database
- DokuWiki is free. BookStack starts at £450 per year for an optional support plan; the software itself is free.
- BookStack also covers Markdown, templates and diagrams.
Suits: Small teams that want a wiki without running a database
- Free
MediaWiki
The free wiki software that powers Wikipedia
- MediaWiki is free. BookStack starts at £450 per year for an optional support plan; the software itself is free.
- BookStack also covers Markdown, templates and diagrams.
Suits: Large public wikis and encyclopedia-style reference sites
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Outline
Fast team knowledge base and wiki, cloud-hosted or self-hosted
- Outline starts at $10 per month for a team of 1 to 10 members (cloud-hosted). BookStack starts at £450 per year for an optional support plan; the software itself is free.
- Only Outline lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Outline also covers AI search.
- BookStack also covers templates and diagrams.
Suits: Teams that want a fast, Markdown-friendly internal wiki
- Free plan · from $6/mo
Docmost
Open-source collaborative wiki you deploy on your own servers
- Docmost starts at $6 per seat / month, billed annually (Business, 10-seat minimum). BookStack starts at £450 per year for an optional support plan; the software itself is free.
- Docmost also covers AI search and databases.
- BookStack also covers Markdown and templates.
Suits: Organizations that must keep documentation on their own servers
- Free plan · from $1,620/yr
BlueSpice
Open-source enterprise wiki built on MediaWiki
- BlueSpice starts at $1,620 per year for up to 25 users, cloud-hosted (about $5.40 per user / month). BookStack starts at £450 per year for an optional support plan; the software itself is free.
- BlueSpice also covers forms.
- BookStack also covers Markdown.
Suits: Organizations that want an open-source wiki with vendor support
- Free plan · from $900/yr
Documize
Self-hosted knowledge base with approvals and analytics
- Documize starts at $900 per year for up to 100 users. BookStack starts at £450 per year for an optional support plan; the software itself is free.
- Documize also covers documents and reports.
- BookStack also covers Markdown and diagrams.
Suits: Organizations that must keep documentation on their own or air-gapped servers
- Free trial · from $27/mo
Hudu
IT documentation platform with a password vault and asset tracking
- Hudu starts at $27 per user / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly). BookStack starts at £450 per year for an optional support plan; the software itself is free.
- BookStack has a free plan. Hudu does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Hudu lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Hudu lists a browser extension.
- BookStack is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Managed service providers documenting many client environments
- Free plan · from €309/yr
XWiki
Open-source enterprise wiki with structured data and apps
- XWiki starts at 309 € per year for 10 users (Starter, XWiki Cloud only). BookStack starts at £450 per year for an optional support plan; the software itself is free.
- XWiki also covers databases.
- BookStack also covers Markdown, templates and diagrams.
Suits: Organizations that want an open-source alternative to Confluence
Limits worth knowing in BookStack
- There is no official hosted version: you install and maintain it yourself, which takes some knowledge of hosting a PHP application and database.
- It needs PHP 8.2 or later with MySQL 8.0 or MariaDB 10.6 or later, and shared PHP hosting is not supported.
- Paid support is priced in pounds, at £450 or £4,500 a year before VAT; free community support has no assured response.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to BookStack?
The alternatives to BookStack in this directory are Wiki.js, DokuWiki, MediaWiki, Outline, Docmost, BlueSpice, Documize, Hudu and XWiki. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with BookStack.
Is there a free alternative to BookStack?
Yes. Wiki.js, DokuWiki and MediaWiki are free to use. Outline, Docmost, BlueSpice, Documize and XWiki have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which BookStack alternatives work on Windows?
The BookStack listing does not include a Windows app. Outline lists one.
Which BookStack alternatives work on macOS?
The BookStack listing does not include a macOS app. Outline lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.