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MediaWiki vs phpMyFAQ
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 APILinuxMac+3
MediaWiki offers flexible, self-hosted knowledge publishing with page history, extensions and an API. Plan for server and database requirements, and review extensions carefully.
Visit MediaWiki Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
phpMyFAQ combines multilingual FAQ publishing with search, editorial tools, and several deployment and authentication options. It is a self-hosted choice, so users need infrastructure that meets its system requirements.
Visit phpMyFAQThe facts
| MediaWiki | phpMyFAQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | MediaWiki | phpMyFAQ |
| Website | mediawiki.org | phpmyfaq.de |
| On knowledge base software | #18 of 138 | #14 of 138 |
MediaWiki: what it does well
- Free software under GNU GPL version 2 or later.
- Restore earlier page versions.
- Extensions customize appearance and behavior.
- REST API returns JSON or HTML.
- Caching supports large, high-traffic wikis.
What to know first
- Requires a web server and supported database.
- Latest stable release requires PHP 8.3.0 or later.
- Third-party extensions may be vulnerable or incompatible.
- Each release gets security updates for one year.
phpMyFAQ: what it does well
- More than 40 interface languages
- Searches FAQ content across languages
- Supports multiple identity and authentication options
- Free self-hosted plan includes unlimited FAQs and users
What to know first
- Stable release requires PHP 8.3 or higher
- Requires a web server and modern browser
- Deployment is on the user's own infrastructure
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