PBworks vs Wikidot (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Wikidot grades higher than PBworks: 2.6 against 2.0 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
Wikidot grades higher on value for money and the free plan. They get the same grade on features, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
PBworks
Hosted team wikis and file sharing for organizations
Wikidot
Hosted wiki sites with free and paid accounts
Which one is for you
Pick PBworks if
- Fits if you want a hosted private wiki for a small group and no server
- Works for teams that need to share files with a few outside people
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you store files, as the free account holds 50 MB
- Watch out: the pages read are marked 2020 and give $20 per user without a billing period, so check before relying on it
- Skip it if you need integrations, as none are listed
- Pricey if you grow, since Wiki Hub Starter is $1,995 a year for 20 internal users
Pick Wikidot if
- Fits if you run a community wiki or hobby project on a tight budget
- Works for a small group that wants a private wiki for up to 5 members free
Look elsewhere if
- Watch out: free accounts show ads you cannot control
- Tight if you want an API or custom layout, as both are paid
- Watch out: prices are in US dollars for customers outside the EU, and EU customers see euro prices with 23% VAT
- Watch out: Community Sites cannot be made private and are only for approved sites
How we grade them
| 2.0GPAPBworksFair | 2.6GPAWikidotGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C$20 per user a month, close to the category's middle at $18 and under its dearer quarter at $82.50. The page gives no billing period, and Wiki Hub Starter is $1,995 a year for 20 users. | APro Lite is $49.90 a year, about $4.16 a month, under 60% of the category's cheapest quarter at $4.20. Pro is $119.90 and Pro Plus $239.90 a year. |
| Free plan and trial | CA free account with 15 internal users, 5 external users, 5 wikis and email support, no time limit. The 50 MB of storage is a cap you will reach. | BA free account with 5 sites, 300 MB per site, unlimited pages and revisions, and private sites for up to 5 members. Ads are shown with no control over them. |
| Features | CPrivate wikis, editing without code, outside users, search and notifications. That covers a basic wiki, with nothing beyond. | CWiki pages with full history, members and roles, themes and domains, and private sites. Gaps: the XML-RPC API and custom layout are paid, and extra sites and storage are sold in packs. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. Editing needs no code, but wikis, permissions and outside access are set up by you. | CNo store rating on record. Wikidot has its own markup and layout to learn, and permissions and themes are yours to set up. |
| Platforms and integrations | CWeb only; the pages read list no apps or integrations, only that content is reachable on computer, smartphone or tablet. | CWeb only, with an XML-RPC API on the paid plans. No apps or integrations are listed. |
| Best for | a simple private team wiki | hosted wikis for communities and small teams |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: PBworks and Wikidot. How we grade
Price against what you get
PBworks starts at $20 a month for each person and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. Wikidot starts at $4.16 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.0.
They score the same, and Wikidot starts $15.84 a month lower. Of the other docs and wiki tools on the chart, 27 score higher than PBworks for less, and 5 score higher than Wikidot for less.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
Where they differ
- PBworks also covers documents and file sharing.
At a glance
| PBworks | Wikidot | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $20 per user / month | $49.90 per year |
| Free plan | Free account: up to 15 internal users, 5 external users, 5 wikis and 50 MB of storage, with email support and no time limit. | Free account: 5 sites, 300 MB of storage per site, unlimited pages and revisions, private sites with up to 5 members, community support. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| Made by | PBworks, Inc. | Wikidot Inc. |
| Price read from | pbworks.com | wikidot.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
PBworks
- The free account is capped at 50 MB of storage.
- The pages read are marked with a 2020 copyright and the pricing page states the $20 per user figure without a billing period, so re-check before relying on it.
- Separate Hub versions exist for projects, agencies, legal, business and education, and a custom quote is offered.
- The pages read list no desktop or mobile app; the vendor says content is reachable by computer, smartphone or tablet.
Wikidot
- Paid prices are US dollars for customers outside the EU; EU customers see euro prices that include 23% VAT.
- Free accounts show ads with no control over them, and the API and custom layout are paid features.
- Community Sites cannot be made private and are only for approved sites.
- Extra sites and storage are sold in 5-slot packs: $59.90 a year.
Key features
PBworks
- Private wikis
- Teams create private wikis that combine page content, links, embedded images, videos and files.
- Page editing without code
- Pages are edited and formatted without learning markup.
- Access for outside users
- Access can be granted to people outside the organization, in addition to internal users.
- Search and organization
- Content is organized by folder and found through search.
- Notifications
- Automated notifications keep members up to date on changes.
Wikidot
- Wiki pages with full history
- Every plan has unlimited pages and unlimited revisions per page.
- Members, roles and permissions
- Advanced membership, roles and permissions are available on all plans, including the free one.
- Custom themes and domains
- Custom CSS themes, custom domain mapping and HTTPS are on every plan.
- Private sites
- Sites can be made private, with a member cap that rises by plan.
- XML-RPC API
- The paid plans include an XML-RPC API.
Plans
PBworks
Free$0
Up to 15 internal users, 5 external users, 5 wikis and 50 MB of storage.
Upgrade$20
per user / month (billing period not stated)
Per-user upgrade from the free account.
Wiki Hub Starter Package$1,995
per year for 20 internal users
20 internal users, 100 GB of storage and unlimited wikis.
Wikidot
Free$0
5 sites with 300 MB of storage each, 25 MB files and private sites for up to 5 members. Ads are shown with no control over them.
Pro Lite$49.90
per year (US dollars, outside the EU)
5 sites and 30 GB of storage, private sites for up to 10 members, custom layout and an XML-RPC API.
Pro$119.90
per year (US dollars, outside the EU)
10 sites and 100 GB of storage, private sites for up to 20 members, web traffic statistics and email support.
Pro Plus$239.90
per year (US dollars, outside the EU)
30 sites and 200 GB of storage, unlimited private-site members, a custom footer and priority email support.
Community Site$0
For approved, high-quality community sites: practically unlimited storage, traffic and members, with priority email support.
Ways to pay less
PBworks
No public discounts listed.
Wikidot
- Other savings
Free Community Site status
Wikidot gives approved, high-quality community-driven sites practically unlimited resources at no charge.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, PBworks or Wikidot?
As of Nov 12, 2026, PBworks starts at $20 per user / month, and Wikidot starts at $49.90 per year. One is priced for each person and the other is not, so which costs less depends on how many of you use it.
Which has a free plan, PBworks or Wikidot?
As of Nov 12, 2026, both PBworks and Wikidot have a free plan.
More comparisons
How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.