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BookStack alternatives with a Linux app

The BookStack listing does not include a Linux app. 7 of the 51 other docs and wiki tools in this directory list a Linux app.

BookStack has a free plan. Paid plans start at £450 per year for an optional support plan; the software itself is free. 6 of them are free or have a free plan.

7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from BookStack

  1. Gramax

    Open-source knowledge base that stores Markdown in Git

    • Gramax starts at $20 per Editor license / month, minimum 10 licenses (Enterprise Server). BookStack starts at £450 per year for an optional support plan; the software itself is free.
    • Only Gramax lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Gramax also covers AI search.
    • BookStack also covers templates.
    Gramax pricing and details

  2. Etherpad

    Open-source real-time collaborative editor you host yourself

    • Etherpad is free. BookStack starts at £450 per year for an optional support plan; the software itself is free.
    • Only Etherpad lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Etherpad also covers documents.
    • BookStack also covers Markdown, wiki, templates and diagrams.
    Etherpad pricing and details

  3. Nuclino

    Lightweight team wiki with docs, boards and whiteboards

    • Nuclino starts at $6 per user / month, billed yearly ($8 billed monthly). BookStack starts at £450 per year for an optional support plan; the software itself is free.
    • Only Nuclino lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • BookStack is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Nuclino also covers whiteboard, kanban boards and documents.
    Nuclino pricing and details

  4. Archbee

    Documentation platform for public and internal knowledge portals

    • Archbee starts at $80 per month, billed annually, with 5 team members (Growing). BookStack starts at £450 per year for an optional support plan; the software itself is free.
    • BookStack has a free plan. Archbee does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Archbee lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • BookStack is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Archbee pricing and details

  5. Zoho Writer

    Free online word processor with AI and document automation

    • Zoho Writer starts at $2.50 per user / month, billed annually (Zoho WorkDrive Starter). BookStack starts at £450 per year for an optional support plan; the software itself is free.
    • Only Zoho Writer lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Zoho Writer lists a browser extension.
    • BookStack is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Zoho Writer pricing and details

  6. ONLYOFFICE

    Open-source office suite for documents, sheets, slides and PDFs

    • ONLYOFFICE starts at $20 per admin / month for the DocSpace Business cloud plan. BookStack starts at £450 per year for an optional support plan; the software itself is free.
    • Only ONLYOFFICE lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • ONLYOFFICE also covers documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
    • BookStack also covers Markdown, wiki, templates and diagrams.
    ONLYOFFICE pricing and details

  7. Collabora Online

    Self-hosted, open-source office suite based on LibreOffice

    • Collabora Online starts at $3.40 per user / month on a yearly subscription (up to 99 users). BookStack starts at £450 per year for an optional support plan; the software itself is free.
    • Only Collabora Online lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Collabora Online also covers documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
    • BookStack also covers Markdown, wiki, templates and diagrams.
    Collabora Online pricing and details

Common questions

Which BookStack alternatives have a Linux app?

Gramax, Etherpad, Nuclino, Archbee, Zoho Writer, ONLYOFFICE and Collabora Online list a Linux app.

Does BookStack have a Linux app?

The BookStack listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web.

Which of these docs and wiki tools are free?

Gramax, Etherpad, Nuclino, Zoho Writer, ONLYOFFICE and Collabora Online are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to BookStack: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.