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PmWiki vs Redocly
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 LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2
PmWiki combines browser-based collaborative editing with configurable access controls and flat-file storage. It is free to use, but self-hosting requires PHP; paid support and development are available separately.
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Free plan APIExtensionWeb
Redocly brings API references, collaboration, governance, and monitoring into one product set, with an open-source CLI and VS Code extension. A free API documentation option and 30-day product-suite trial are available; paid plans start at $10 per seat/month, billed monthly.
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| PmWiki | Redocly | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Extension, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Paid technical support and development: €60, paid once | Pro: $10 per seat a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Maker | PmWiki | Redocly |
| Website | pmwiki.org | redocly.com |
| On knowledge base software | #23 of 138 | #27 of 138 |
PmWiki: what it does well
- Web editing does not require HTML or CSS knowledge.
- Access rules can cover sites, page groups, or individual pages.
- Flat-file storage does not require a database.
- Page histories include restore links.
- Free support resources include guides and mailing lists.
What to know first
- Self-hosting requires PHP.
- Paid technical support and development cost 60€ per hour.
- Version 2.7.5 addressed a Windows-server vulnerability in earlier versions.
Redocly: what it does well
- Generates API references from OpenAPI definitions.
- Reunite supports reviews and deployment previews.
- CLI validates, lints, and bundles OpenAPI definitions.
- Respect can alert through Slack or email.
- Free API documentation launch and 30-day suite trial.
What to know first
- Pro includes one project and 100 pages.
- Enterprise includes 500 pages.
- SSO is included in Enterprise and Enterprise+.
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