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DokuWiki vs Foswiki
Both stand on knowledge management 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
Choose DokuWiki if you want a free, self-hosted documentation wiki that stores content in plain text without a database. Consider another option if you cannot provide a PHP-enabled server or prefer not to manage hosting.
Visit DokuWiki Free plan APILinuxMac+3
Choose Foswiki if you want a free, self-hosted collaboration platform with structured pages, revision history, and flexible permissions. It is best suited to teams comfortable with manual installation and server administration; extension dependencies may also require extra setup.
Visit FoswikiThe facts
| DokuWiki | Foswiki | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | dokuwiki.org | foswiki.org |
| On knowledge management software | #7 of 37 | #3 of 37 |
DokuWiki: what it does well
- Free open-source engine under GPL v2.
- Stores content as plain text files.
- Does not require a database.
- Includes access controls and authentication connectors.
- Community plugins extend its uses.
What to know first
- Installation requires a server with PHP enabled.
- Composer configuration requires PHP 8.2 or later.
- Self-hosted operation requires server setup.
Foswiki: what it does well
- Free GNU/GPL software with community support.
- Pages support structured data and advanced search.
- Revision history covers pages and attachments.
- Flexible access controls can protect pages.
- Hundreds of extensions support added features and integrations.
What to know first
- Manual installation assumes basic server administration knowledge.
- Installation requires Perl and required Perl modules.
- Extension dependencies may need manual installation.
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