Alternatives · Docs & Wikis
Hudu alternatives
Hudu compared with 5 alternatives: Confluence, Microsoft SharePoint, BookStack, Wiki.js and Outline.
Hudu is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $27 per user / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| HuduThis tool | Free trial · from $27/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Confluence | Free plan · from $6.70/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Free trial · from $5.40/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| BookStack | Free plan · from £450/yr | Yes | Web |
| Wiki.js | Free | Free | Web |
| Outline | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows |
How each one differs from Hudu
- Free plan · from $6.70/mo
Confluence
Team wiki and docs workspace from Atlassian, tied to Jira
- Confluence starts at $6.70 per user / month, billed monthly (first 100 users). Hudu starts at $27 per user / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Confluence has a free plan. Hudu does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Hudu lists a browser extension.
- Hudu is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Confluence also covers databases, whiteboard and documents.
Suits: Teams that run Jira and want documentation linked to their issues
- Free trial · from $5.40/mo
Microsoft SharePoint
Intranet, team sites and document management in Microsoft 365
- Microsoft SharePoint starts at $5.40 per user / month, paid yearly (Microsoft 365 Business Basic, no Teams). Hudu starts at $27 per user / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Only Hudu lists a browser extension.
- Hudu is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Microsoft SharePoint also covers workflow automation, documents and file sharing.
- Hudu also covers wiki and password manager.
Suits: Organizations on Microsoft 365 that need an intranet and team 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. Hudu starts at $27 per user / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- 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: 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. Hudu starts at $27 per user / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Wiki.js 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.
- Wiki.js is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Developer teams that prefer writing documentation in Markdown
- 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). Hudu starts at $27 per user / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Outline has a free plan. Hudu does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Outline lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Hudu lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Hudu lists a browser extension.
Suits: Teams that want a fast, Markdown-friendly internal wiki
Limits worth knowing in Hudu
- There is no free plan: after the 14-day trial each user who can log in costs $27 a month billed annually, or $30 monthly.
- It is built for IT documentation, so the feature set centers on assets, credentials, networks and client companies.
- Automatic network discovery is the separate Hudu Radar add-on, from $44 a month billed annually for 5 collectors.
- The mobile app does not cover every web feature; Hudu's release notes say the rest are still being added.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Hudu?
The alternatives to Hudu in this directory are Confluence, Microsoft SharePoint, BookStack, Wiki.js and Outline. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Hudu.
Is there a free alternative to Hudu?
Yes. Wiki.js is free to use. Confluence, BookStack and Outline have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Hudu alternatives work on Windows?
The Hudu listing does not include a Windows app. Outline lists one.
Which Hudu alternatives work on macOS?
The Hudu listing does not include a macOS app. Outline lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Hudu?
BookStack, Wiki.js and Outline are described as open source on their own sites.
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.