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Self-hosted alternatives to GitBook

The GitBook listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 19 of the 69 other docs and wiki tools in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

GitBook has a free plan. Paid plans start at $65 per site / month, billed annually, plus $12 per user / month. 18 of them are free or have a free plan.

19 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to GitBook

  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). GitBook starts at $65 per site / month, billed annually, plus $12 per user / month.
    • Only Outline lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Outline is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Outline also covers wiki.
    Outline vs GitBookOutline pricing and details

  2. Docsie

    Turns training videos into documentation and knowledge bases

    • Docsie starts at $25 per month for 1 seat, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). GitBook starts at $65 per site / month, billed annually, plus $12 per user / month.
    • Docsie is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Docsie also covers help center and chatbots.
    • GitBook also covers AI search, Markdown and AI agents.
    Docsie vs GitBookDocsie pricing and details

  3. Gramax

    Open-source knowledge base that stores Markdown in Git

    • Gramax starts at $17 per editor / month, billed yearly ($20 billed monthly) (Cloud Business). GitBook starts at $65 per site / month, billed annually, plus $12 per user / month.
    • Only Gramax lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Gramax is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Gramax also covers wiki and diagrams.
    Gramax vs GitBookGramax pricing and details

  4. Hudu

    IT documentation platform with a password vault and asset tracking

    • Hudu starts at $27 per user / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly). GitBook starts at $65 per site / month, billed annually, plus $12 per user / month.
    • GitBook 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.
    Hudu pricing and details

  5. 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. GitBook starts at $65 per site / month, billed annually, plus $12 per user / month.
    • BookStack is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • BookStack also covers wiki, templates and diagrams.
    • GitBook also covers AI search, AI agents and documents.
    BookStack pricing and details

  6. Wiki.js

    Open-source wiki software built on Node.js with Git sync

    • Wiki.js is free. GitBook starts at $65 per site / month, billed annually, plus $12 per user / month.
    • Wiki.js is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Wiki.js also covers wiki and diagrams.
    • GitBook also covers AI search, AI agents and documents.
    Wiki.js pricing and details

  7. ONLYOFFICE

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

    • ONLYOFFICE starts at $20 per admin / month for the DocSpace Business cloud plan. GitBook starts at $65 per site / month, billed annually, plus $12 per user / month.
    • Only ONLYOFFICE lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • ONLYOFFICE is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • ONLYOFFICE also covers spreadsheets and presentations.
    ONLYOFFICE pricing and details

  8. Etherpad

    Open-source real-time collaborative editor you host yourself

    • Etherpad is free. GitBook starts at $65 per site / month, billed annually, plus $12 per user / month.
    • Only Etherpad lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Etherpad is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • GitBook also covers AI search, Markdown and AI agents.
    Etherpad pricing and details

  9. Documize

    Self-hosted knowledge base with approvals and analytics

    • Documize starts at $900 per year for up to 100 users. GitBook starts at $65 per site / month, billed annually, plus $12 per user / month.
    • Documize is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Documize also covers wiki, templates and reports.
    • GitBook also covers AI search, Markdown and AI agents.
    Documize pricing and details

  10. MediaWiki

    The free wiki software that powers Wikipedia

    • MediaWiki is free. GitBook starts at $65 per site / month, billed annually, plus $12 per user / month.
    • MediaWiki is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • MediaWiki also covers wiki.
    • GitBook also covers AI search, Markdown, AI agents and documents.
    MediaWiki pricing and details

  11. Docmost

    Open-source collaborative wiki you deploy on your own servers

    • Docmost starts at $6 per seat / month, billed annually (Business, 10-seat minimum). GitBook starts at $65 per site / month, billed annually, plus $12 per user / month.
    • Docmost is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Docmost also covers databases, wiki and diagrams.
    • GitBook also covers Markdown, AI agents and documents.
    Docmost pricing and details

  12. 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). GitBook starts at $65 per site / month, billed annually, plus $12 per user / month.
    • Only Collabora Online lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Collabora Online is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Collabora Online also covers spreadsheets and presentations.
    Collabora Online pricing and details

7 more that can be self-hosted

All 19 in one table

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to GitBook?

Yes. Outline, Docsie, Gramax, Hudu, BookStack, Wiki.js, ONLYOFFICE, Etherpad and 11 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can GitBook be self-hosted?

The GitBook listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these docs and wiki tools are free?

Outline, Docsie, Gramax, BookStack, Wiki.js, ONLYOFFICE, Etherpad, Documize and 10 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 Nov 12, 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 GitBook: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.