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KnowledgeOwl alternatives with a Linux app

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

KnowledgeOwl is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $100 per month for 1 author and 1 knowledge base. 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 KnowledgeOwl

  1. Archbee

    Documentation platform for public and internal knowledge portals

    • Archbee starts at $80 per month, billed annually, with 5 team members (Growing). KnowledgeOwl starts at $100 per month for 1 author and 1 knowledge base.
    • Only Archbee lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Archbee also covers Markdown and documents.
    • KnowledgeOwl also covers chat assistant, AI search, wiki and reports.
    Archbee vs KnowledgeOwlArchbee pricing and details

  2. Nuclino

    Lightweight team wiki with docs, boards and whiteboards

    • Nuclino starts at $6 per user / month, billed yearly ($8 billed monthly). KnowledgeOwl starts at $100 per month for 1 author and 1 knowledge base.
    • Nuclino has a free plan. KnowledgeOwl does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Nuclino lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Nuclino also covers whiteboard, kanban boards and documents.
    Nuclino pricing and details

  3. 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). KnowledgeOwl starts at $100 per month for 1 author and 1 knowledge base.
    • Zoho Writer has a free plan. KnowledgeOwl does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Zoho Writer lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Zoho Writer lists a browser extension.
    Zoho Writer pricing and details

  4. Gramax

    Open-source knowledge base that stores Markdown in Git

    • Gramax starts at $20 per Editor license / month, minimum 10 licenses (Enterprise Server). KnowledgeOwl starts at $100 per month for 1 author and 1 knowledge base.
    • Gramax has a free plan. KnowledgeOwl does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Gramax lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Gramax is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Gramax pricing and details

  5. ONLYOFFICE

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

    • ONLYOFFICE starts at $20 per admin / month for the DocSpace Business cloud plan. KnowledgeOwl starts at $100 per month for 1 author and 1 knowledge base.
    • ONLYOFFICE has a free plan. KnowledgeOwl does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ONLYOFFICE lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • ONLYOFFICE is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    ONLYOFFICE pricing and details

  6. Etherpad

    Open-source real-time collaborative editor you host yourself

    • Etherpad is free. KnowledgeOwl starts at $100 per month for 1 author and 1 knowledge base.
    • Etherpad has a free plan. KnowledgeOwl does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Etherpad lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Etherpad is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Etherpad 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). KnowledgeOwl starts at $100 per month for 1 author and 1 knowledge base.
    • Collabora Online has a free plan. KnowledgeOwl does not, though it has a free trial.
    • 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 pricing and details

Common questions

Which KnowledgeOwl alternatives have a Linux app?

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

Does KnowledgeOwl have a Linux app?

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

Which of these docs and wiki tools are free?

Nuclino, Zoho Writer, Gramax, ONLYOFFICE, Etherpad 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 KnowledgeOwl: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.