Alternatives · Docs & Wikis
XWiki alternatives
XWiki compared with 8 alternatives: Confluence, MediaWiki, BlueSpice, BookStack, Wiki.js and 3 more.
XWiki has a free plan. Paid plans start at 309 € per year for 10 users (Starter, XWiki Cloud only). All 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| XWikiThis tool | Free plan · from €309/yr | Yes | Web |
| Confluence | Free plan · from $6.70/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| MediaWiki | Free | Free | Web |
| BlueSpice | Free plan · from $1,620/yr | Yes | Web |
| BookStack | Free plan · from £450/yr | Yes | Web |
| Wiki.js | Free | Free | Web |
| Docmost | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web |
| Documize | Free plan · from $900/yr | Yes | Web |
| DokuWiki | Free | Free | Web |
How each one differs from XWiki
- 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). XWiki starts at 309 € per year for 10 users (Starter, XWiki Cloud only).
- Only Confluence lists iOS and Android apps.
- XWiki is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Confluence also covers whiteboard, templates and documents.
Suits: Teams that run Jira and want documentation linked to their issues
- Free
MediaWiki
The free wiki software that powers Wikipedia
- MediaWiki is free. XWiki starts at 309 € per year for 10 users (Starter, XWiki Cloud only).
- XWiki also covers databases.
Suits: Large public wikis and encyclopedia-style reference sites
- Free plan · from $1,620/yr
BlueSpice
Open-source enterprise wiki built on MediaWiki
- BlueSpice starts at $1,620 per year for up to 25 users, cloud-hosted (about $5.40 per user / month). XWiki starts at 309 € per year for 10 users (Starter, XWiki Cloud only).
- BlueSpice also covers templates, diagrams and forms.
- XWiki also covers databases.
Suits: Organizations that want an open-source wiki with vendor support
- 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. XWiki starts at 309 € per year for 10 users (Starter, XWiki Cloud only).
- BookStack also covers Markdown, templates and diagrams.
- XWiki also covers databases.
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. XWiki starts at 309 € per year for 10 users (Starter, XWiki Cloud only).
- Wiki.js also covers Markdown and diagrams.
- XWiki also covers databases.
Suits: Developer teams that prefer writing documentation in Markdown
- Free plan · from $6/mo
Docmost
Open-source collaborative wiki you deploy on your own servers
- Docmost starts at $6 per seat / month, billed annually (Business, 10-seat minimum). XWiki starts at 309 € per year for 10 users (Starter, XWiki Cloud only).
- Docmost also covers AI search and diagrams.
Suits: Organizations that must keep documentation on their own servers
- Free plan · from $900/yr
Documize
Self-hosted knowledge base with approvals and analytics
- Documize starts at $900 per year for up to 100 users. XWiki starts at 309 € per year for 10 users (Starter, XWiki Cloud only).
- Documize also covers templates, documents and reports.
- XWiki also covers databases.
Suits: Organizations that must keep documentation on their own or air-gapped servers
- Free
DokuWiki
Open-source wiki software that needs no database
- DokuWiki is free. XWiki starts at 309 € per year for 10 users (Starter, XWiki Cloud only).
- XWiki also covers databases.
Suits: Small teams that want a wiki without running a database
Limits worth knowing in XWiki
- Paid plans are priced in euros by a calculator that scales with team size; Starter stops at 25 users and runs on XWiki Cloud only.
- The free Community version comes without vendor support, and the XWiki Pro applications start on the Basic plan.
- OIDC, Entra ID, CAS and SAML sign-in need the Business plan, and SCIM needs Enterprise.
- Support hours on every paid plan are 09:00 to 17:00 CET.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to XWiki?
The alternatives to XWiki in this directory are Confluence, MediaWiki, BlueSpice, BookStack, Wiki.js, Docmost, Documize and DokuWiki. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with XWiki.
Is there a free alternative to XWiki?
Yes. MediaWiki, Wiki.js and DokuWiki are free to use. Confluence, BlueSpice, BookStack, Docmost and Documize have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which XWiki alternatives work on Android?
The XWiki listing does not include an Android app. Confluence lists one.
Which XWiki alternatives work on iOS?
The XWiki listing does not include an iOS app. Confluence lists one.
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.