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Helpie WP vs PukiWiki
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
Helpie WP combines WordPress documentation tools with controlled publishing, revisions, search, and analytics. Its free plan allows initial use, while advanced features are available through paid annual plans.
Visit Helpie WP Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb
PukiWiki provides a free, Linux-based wiki for linked pages, with plugins and a downloadable current release. Administrators should follow the project’s upgrade and security notices.
Visit PukiWikiThe facts
| Helpie WP | PukiWiki | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: $59 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Helpie WP | Not published |
| Website | helpiewp.com | pukiwiki.sourceforge.io |
| On knowledge base software | #54 of 138 | #58 of 138 |
Helpie WP: what it does well
- Frontend rich-media editing
- Article-level publishing permissions
- Revision comparison and restoration
- Relevance-ranked partial search
- Free plan and seven-day trial
What to know first
- Support excludes custom coding
- Third-party plugin support is excluded
- Paid plans start at $59 a year
PukiWiki: what it does well
- Free self-hosted wiki software
- Runs on Linux and web servers
- PukiWiki 1.5.4 supports PHP 8.1
- Community-created plugin area
- Smartphone support added in 1.5.3
What to know first
- Earlier versions through 1.5.3 have reported vulnerabilities
- Editing the trial site requires username and password
- Security fixes handled on the development site
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