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BookStack vs Docsie
Both stand on knowledge base software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
BookStack is a no-cost, self-hosted option with structured content, search, authentication, and several export formats. Plan for the required server stack and hosting arrangement before choosing it.
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| BookStack | Docsie | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Professional Support Plan: £450 a year | Premium: $170 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Maker | BookStack | Not published |
| Website | bookstackapp.com | docsie.io |
| On knowledge base software | #13 of 138 | #17 of 138 |
BookStack: what it does well
- Free to download and install under the MIT license.
- Includes WYSIWYG and optional Markdown editing.
- Search spans books, chapters, and pages.
- Built-in MFA can be enforced by role.
- Exports to HTML, PDF, text, Markdown, or ZIP.
What to know first
- Requires PHP 8.2 or newer.
- Requires MySQL 8.0 or MariaDB 10.6 or newer.
- Does not support shared PHP hosting.
- Professional support starts at £450 a year.
Docsie: what it does well
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