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BookStack alternatives with a Windows app

The BookStack listing does not include a Windows app. 14 of the 51 other docs and wiki tools in this directory list a Windows app.

BookStack has a free plan. Paid plans start at £450 per year for an optional support plan; the software itself is free. 12 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to BookStack

  1. 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.
    Outline vs BookStackOutline pricing and details

  2. 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

  3. Slab

    Knowledge base and team wiki with search across connected tools

    • Slab starts at $6.67 per user / month, billed annually ($8 billed monthly). BookStack starts at £450 per year for an optional support plan; the software itself is free.
    • Only Slab lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Slab lists a browser extension.
    • BookStack is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Slab pricing and details

  4. 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

  5. Slite

    Team knowledge base with doc verification and AI answers

    • Slite starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly. BookStack starts at £450 per year for an optional support plan; the software itself is free.
    • BookStack has a free plan. Slite does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Slite lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Slite lists a browser extension.
    Slite pricing and details

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. Scribe

    Step-by-step guides captured automatically as you work

    • Scribe starts at $13 per seat / month, billed yearly (Pro Team, 5-seat minimum). BookStack starts at £450 per year for an optional support plan; the software itself is free.
    • Only Scribe lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Scribe lists a browser extension.
    • BookStack is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Scribe pricing and details

  12. Tango

    Captures workflows as step-by-step guides with screenshots

    • Tango starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually (workspaces of 3+ users). BookStack starts at £450 per year for an optional support plan; the software itself is free.
    • Only Tango lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Tango lists a browser extension.
    • BookStack is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Tango pricing and details

2 more that list a Windows app

All 14 in one table

Common questions

Which BookStack alternatives have a Windows app?

Outline, Gramax, Slab, Etherpad, Slite, Nuclino, Archbee, Zoho Writer and 6 more list a Windows app.

Does BookStack have a Windows app?

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

Which of these docs and wiki tools are free?

Outline, Gramax, Slab, Etherpad, Nuclino, Zoho Writer, ONLYOFFICE, Collabora Online and 4 more 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.