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Docusaurus vs PhpWiki
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 Self-hostedWeb
Docusaurus combines documentation-focused authoring, versioning, localization, and search options in a free static-site generator. Its Node.js requirement and lack of Internet Explorer 11 support in v2+ are worth noting before choosing it.
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PhpWiki provides a configurable PHP wiki with multiple storage choices, access controls, themes, and plugins. Its free GPLv2 licensing and broad deployment options suit organizations prepared to manage the software themselves.
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| Docusaurus | PhpWiki | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Docusaurus | PhpWiki |
| Website | docusaurus.io | phpwiki.org |
| On knowledge base software | #47 of 138 | #51 of 138 |
Docusaurus: what it does well
- Free for everyone.
- Supports Markdown and MDX authoring.
- Includes document versioning and localization.
- Offers several search integration options.
- Generates static files for hosting.
What to know first
- Requires Node.js 20.0 or above.
- Docusaurus v2+ does not support Internet Explorer 11.
PhpWiki: what it does well
- Open source under GPLv2
- Supports multiple storage environments
- Themeable interface with plugin extensions
- Authentication and access-control lists
- Available for web and self-hosted use
What to know first
- Requires PHP-based deployment
- No free trial is listed
- Latest release is a downloadable archive
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