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phpMyFAQ vs Wiki.js
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 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.
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Free plan APILinuxMac+3
Wiki.js offers a free, self-hosted documentation platform with broad editor, authentication and storage options. Note the distinct requirements for stable releases and the 3.0 beta.
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| phpMyFAQ | Wiki.js | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | phpMyFAQ | Not published |
| Website | phpmyfaq.de | js.wiki |
| On knowledge base software | #14 of 138 | #10 of 138 |
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
Wiki.js: what it does well
- Free and released under the AGPL license.
- Runs on Linux, macOS and Windows.
- Editor supports syntax highlighting for over 180 languages.
- Edits are attributed, compared and restorable.
- Lists more than 50 integrations.
What to know first
- Stable releases require Node.js 18.x or later.
- Stable releases require a supported database.
- Real-time collaboration is described for the 3.0 beta.
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