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Fandom vs Indie Wikis
Both stand on game wiki software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Choose Fandom if your fan community needs free, unlimited-size public wiki hosting with mobile editing and community features. Look elsewhere if the wiki must be private or needs UCP live chat or SMW.
Visit Fandom Free plan Web
Choose Indie Wikis if you develop an indie game or mod and want managed wiki hosting without hosting fees. The main reason to look elsewhere is that project acceptance depends on Indie Wikis deciding it meets the community and complexity criteria.
Visit Indie WikisThe facts
| Fandom | Indie Wikis | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | fandom.com | indiewikis.com |
| On game wiki software | #3 of 19 | #7 of 19 |
Fandom: what it does well
- Free wiki hosting has no limit to wiki size.
- Confirmed-email users can create communities.
- Mobile editing offers visual and source modes.
- Wikis include role permissions and revision history.
- Communities can use Discussions, comments, walls, and blogs.
What to know first
- Wikis are public and cannot be made private.
- UCP wikis do not offer live chat.
- SMW cannot be enabled on UCP.
Indie Wikis: what it does well
- No hosting fees for qualifying wiki owners.
- Hosting, spam protection, templates, and moderation are managed.
- Wiki owners receive 60% of advertising revenue, with the share negotiable.
- Advertising revenue payments are monthly.
- Visitors may browse anonymously.
What to know first
- Projects need approval to qualify.
- Eligibility requires an established community and sufficient complexity.
- The service is available on the web.
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