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Indie Wikis vs Miraheze
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 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 Wikis Free plan Web
Miraheze offers configurable MediaWiki hosting at no charge, with extensions, custom domains, and VisualEditor. Administrators should note the stated collection of registration and usage information in its privacy policy.
Visit MirahezeThe facts
| Indie Wikis | Miraheze | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | indiewikis.com | miraheze.org |
| On game wiki software | #7 of 19 | #11 of 19 |
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.
Miraheze: what it does well
- Hosting is free and hosted wikis have no ads
- More than 300 extensions and skins
- Free custom domains and VisualEditor
- Supports role permissions and revision history
- Offers help from MediaWiki experts
What to know first
- No free trial is offered
- Privacy policy says usage information may include IP addresses and requested URLs
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