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Fandom vs PBworks
Both stand on 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 AndroidAPIiPhone+1
PBworks brings knowledge, files, project work, and APIs into one collaboration platform. The free plan lowers the entry point, while security controls and custom pricing are tied to paid offerings.
Visit PBworksThe facts
| Fandom | PBworks | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | fandom.com | pbworks.com |
| On wiki software | #9 of 33 | #13 of 33 |
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.
PBworks: what it does well
- Free plan available
- Searchable hub for wikis and documents
- Web, Android, and iOS access
- API documentation provided
- Advanced page permissions and SSO
What to know first
- Paid plans start at $20/user/mo
- IP controls require paid business access
- Traffic encryption excludes Public Edition
- Custom pricing requires contacting sales
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