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DokuWiki alternatives
DokuWiki compared with 6 alternatives: MediaWiki, BookStack, Wiki.js, XWiki, Docmost and 1 more.
DokuWiki is free to use. All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
How each one differs from DokuWiki
- Free
MediaWiki
The free wiki software that powers Wikipedia
- MediaWiki is free. DokuWiki is free.
Suits: Large public wikis and encyclopedia-style reference sites
- Free plan · from £450/yr
BookStack
Free self-hosted wiki organized into books, chapters and pages
- BookStack starts at £450 per year for an optional support plan; the software itself is free. DokuWiki is free.
- BookStack also covers Markdown, templates and diagrams.
Suits: Teams that want a free wiki running on their own server
- Free
Wiki.js
Open-source wiki software built on Node.js with Git sync
- Wiki.js is free. DokuWiki is free.
- Wiki.js also covers Markdown and diagrams.
Suits: Developer teams that prefer writing documentation in Markdown
- 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). DokuWiki is free.
- XWiki also covers databases.
Suits: Organizations that want an open-source alternative to Confluence
- 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). DokuWiki is free.
- Docmost also covers AI search, databases and diagrams.
Suits: Organizations that must keep documentation on their own servers
- Free
TiddlyWiki
Open-source personal wiki kept in a single HTML file
- TiddlyWiki is free. DokuWiki is free.
- Only TiddlyWiki lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- TiddlyWiki also covers notes and linked notes.
Suits: People who want their notes in a file they fully control
Limits worth knowing in DokuWiki
- You install and host it yourself on a web server with PHP. The download page points to partners that offer hosting with DokuWiki pre-installed.
- Pages are written in DokuWiki's own formatting syntax, which editors have to learn.
- The bundled web server option is for 64-bit Windows and is recommended for personal, single-user use only.
- Help comes from the community forum and mailing list; the author asks not to be contacted directly for support.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to DokuWiki?
The alternatives to DokuWiki in this directory are MediaWiki, BookStack, Wiki.js, XWiki, Docmost and TiddlyWiki. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with DokuWiki.
Is there a free alternative to DokuWiki?
Yes. MediaWiki, Wiki.js and TiddlyWiki are free to use. BookStack, XWiki and Docmost have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which DokuWiki alternatives work on Windows?
The DokuWiki listing does not include a Windows app. TiddlyWiki lists one.
Which DokuWiki alternatives work on macOS?
The DokuWiki listing does not include a macOS app. TiddlyWiki lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.