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MediaWiki alternatives with a Linux app

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

MediaWiki is free to use. 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 MediaWiki

  1. Etherpad

    Open-source real-time collaborative editor you host yourself

    • Etherpad is free. MediaWiki is free.
    • Only Etherpad lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Etherpad also covers documents.
    • MediaWiki also covers wiki.
    Etherpad 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). MediaWiki is free.
    • Only Gramax lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Gramax also covers AI search, Markdown and diagrams.
    Gramax pricing and details

  3. Nuclino

    Lightweight team wiki with docs, boards and whiteboards

    • Nuclino starts at $6 per user / month, billed yearly ($8 billed monthly). MediaWiki is free.
    • Only Nuclino lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • MediaWiki is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Nuclino also covers whiteboard, kanban boards and documents.
    Nuclino pricing and details

  4. ONLYOFFICE

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

    • ONLYOFFICE starts at $20 per admin / month for the DocSpace Business cloud plan. MediaWiki is free.
    • Only ONLYOFFICE lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • ONLYOFFICE also covers documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
    • MediaWiki also covers wiki.
    ONLYOFFICE pricing and details

  5. 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). MediaWiki is free.
    • Only Collabora Online lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Collabora Online also covers documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
    • MediaWiki also covers wiki.
    Collabora Online pricing and details

  6. Archbee

    Documentation platform for public and internal knowledge portals

    • Archbee starts at $80 per month, billed annually, with 5 team members (Growing). MediaWiki is free.
    • MediaWiki has a free plan. Archbee does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Archbee lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • MediaWiki is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Archbee pricing and details

  7. 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). MediaWiki is free.
    • Only Zoho Writer lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Zoho Writer lists a browser extension.
    • MediaWiki is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Zoho Writer pricing and details

Common questions

Which MediaWiki alternatives have a Linux app?

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

Does MediaWiki have a Linux app?

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

Which of these docs and wiki tools are free?

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