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Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware vs Wikibase
Both stand on wiki software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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 GroupwareChoose Wikibase if your institution, research project, or community needs a searchable, multilingual linked knowledge base. Cloud provides free hosting; Suite offers a broader self-hosted bundle but requires a qualifying public Linux server. The main reason to look elsewhere is if you need to install Suite locally or cannot provide that server.
Visit WikibaseThe facts
| Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware | Wikibase | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | 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 | 2 |
| Maker | Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware | Not published |
| Website | tiki.org | mediawiki.org |
| On wiki software | #18 of 33 | #22 of 33 |
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.
Wikibase: what it does well
- Free, open-source software supported by Wikimedia Deutschland and contributors
- Supports linked data, federation, and SPARQL query services
- Suite bundles MediaWiki, databases, search, and import tools
- Cloud offers free hosting with a simpler feature set
- Suite includes Traefik for TLS and certificate renewal
What to know first
- Suite requires a public Linux server with specified hardware
- Suite is not intended for local installation
- Cloud has a simpler feature set than Suite
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