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Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware vs TWiki

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.

Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware

Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2

Tiki provides a broad set of content and collaboration features in a self-hosted system. Consider its installation requirements and, for conferencing, the separate BigBlueButton server requirement.

Visit Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware

TWiki provides structured wiki tools, access controls, and extensibility for self-hosted collaboration and web applications. It is best considered by teams prepared to handle installation and support needs themselves.

Visit TWiki

The facts

	Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware	TWiki
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows	Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	1
Maker	Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware	TWiki
Website	tiki.org	twiki.org
On knowledge base software	#24 of 138	#28 of 138

Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware: what it does well

Combines wiki, CMS, and groupware features.
Supports several page formats and revision history.
Trackers collect structured data and generate reports.
Free support resources include forums and documentation.

What to know first

BigBlueButton integration requires a server and shared secret.
Self-hosting requires managing an installation.
Language translations vary in completeness.

TWiki: what it does well

Free software under the GNU General Public License
Page and attachment revision history with comparisons
Fine-grained read and write access controls
Plugins can extend the platform through its API

What to know first

Installation requires web server administration
Server requirements include Perl 5, shell commands, and RCS
Support is not included

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