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PukiWiki vs Stoplight Elements
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 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.
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Free plan Self-hostedWeb
Stoplight Elements covers core interactive API documentation needs with OpenAPI support, code examples, and an embedded console. Check whether its missing DevPortal features, such as search or multiple API listings, matter for your documentation setup.
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| PukiWiki | Stoplight Elements | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted, Web | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | pukiwiki.sourceforge.io | stoplight.io |
| On knowledge base software | #58 of 138 | #62 of 138 |
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
Stoplight Elements: what it does well
- Free, open-source API documentation components
- Supports OpenAPI 3.1 and JSON Schema
- Interactive console for requests and responses
- Works with any framework or HTML project
- Can be hosted anywhere, including S3 or GitHub
What to know first
- Does not list multiple API listings
- Does not list mocking or Markdown articles
- Does not list branch version selection or search
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