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Tiki Wiki alternatives

As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Tiki Wiki alternative is XWiki (3.4 GPA). It's also the best free one.

Tiki Wiki compared with 5 alternatives: MediaWiki, DokuWiki, XWiki, Foswiki and BookStack.

Tiki Wiki is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Tiki WikiThis toolFreeFreeWeb
MediaWikiFreeFreeWeb
DokuWikiFreeFreeWeb
XWikiFree plan · from €309/yrYesWeb
FoswikiFreeFreeWeb
BookStackFree plan · from £450/yrYesWeb

Price against what you get

Tiki Wiki has no paid plan and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

XWiki scores higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500$1k$2kMore for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessTiki WikiMediaWikiDokuWikiXWikiBookStack

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
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How each one differs from Tiki Wiki

  1. MediaWiki

    The free wiki software that powers Wikipedia

    • MediaWiki is free.
    • MediaWiki does not cover databases, no-code and forms, which Tiki Wiki does.

    Suits: Large public wikis and encyclopedia-style reference sites

    MediaWiki vs Tiki WikiMediaWiki pricing and details

  2. DokuWiki

    Open-source wiki software that needs no database

    • DokuWiki is free.
    • DokuWiki does not cover databases, no-code and forms, which Tiki Wiki does.

    Suits: Small teams that want a wiki without running a database

    DokuWiki vs Tiki WikiDokuWiki pricing and details

  3. XWiki

    Open-source enterprise wiki with structured data and apps

    • XWiki starts at 309 € per year for 10 users (Starter, XWiki Cloud only).
    • XWiki does not cover no-code and forms, which Tiki Wiki does.

    Suits: Organizations that want an open-source alternative to Confluence

    XWiki vs Tiki WikiXWiki pricing and details

  4. Foswiki

    Free wiki platform you run on your own server

    • Foswiki is free.
    • Foswiki also covers documents.
    • Foswiki does not cover databases, no-code and forms, which Tiki Wiki does.

    Suits: Organizations that want to run their own wiki with no license cost

    Foswiki vs Tiki WikiFoswiki 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.
    • BookStack also covers Markdown, templates and diagrams.
    • BookStack does not cover databases, no-code and forms, which Tiki Wiki does.

    Suits: Teams that want a free wiki running on their own server

    BookStack vs Tiki WikiBookStack pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Tiki Wiki

  • You install and maintain it yourself, including applying the frequent security releases.
  • Support comes from the community or from paid consultants and hosts.
  • It is a broad framework rather than a focused wiki, so it has many more options to configure.
Tiki Wiki pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Tiki Wiki?

The alternatives to Tiki Wiki in this directory are MediaWiki, DokuWiki, XWiki, Foswiki and BookStack. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Tiki Wiki.

Is there a free alternative to Tiki Wiki?

Yes. MediaWiki, DokuWiki and Foswiki are free to use. XWiki and BookStack have a free plan alongside paid ones.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.