Wiki.js
Powerful open-source wiki software on Node.js
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Wiki.js is a free alternative to Confluence.
Open-source, Node.js-based wiki software for creating and managing documentation.
- for
- Teams needing a self-hosted, customizable knowledge base.
- pricing
- open source
- license
- AGPL-3.0
- 3.0.0-beta.6284 days ago
- 3.0.0-beta.6177 days ago
- 3.0.0-beta.60513 days ago
Key features
- Multi-DB Support — Runs on PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MS SQL Server or SQLite.
- Authentication Modules — Local, social (Google, GitHub, etc.) and enterprise (LDAP, SAML, Auth0, Okta, Azure AD).
- WYSIWYG & Markdown Editors — Visual builder for non-technical users and live-preview Markdown editor.
- Version Tracking — Tracks changes, allows revert, compare versions and export/branch pages.
- Search Options — Built-in search, plus cloud (Algolia, Azure Search) and Elasticsearch integrations.
- Asset Management — Upload, organize and edit media assets with built-in manager.
Use cases
- Internal company wiki for policies and procedures.
- Product documentation site with versioned pages.
- Knowledge base for support teams with searchable articles.
Wiki.js vs alternatives
 Wiki.js |  Outline |  BookStack |  Confluence | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Self-hosted, extensible wiki platform | Fast team knowledge base | Self-hosted wiki platform | Enterprise SaaS wiki | Static docs generator |
| Pricing | Open source | Free | Free | Subscription | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | — | — | — | — | — |
- Wiki.js vs Outline: Outline focuses on speed and a minimalist UI, while Wiki.js offers extensive modular features and enterprise auth.
- Wiki.js vs BookStack: BookStack is a self-hosted wiki with a simpler permission model; Wiki.js adds granular group permissions and custom themes.
- Wiki.js vs Confluence: Confluence is a commercial SaaS product with deep Atlassian integration; Wiki.js is open source and self-hosted.
- Wiki.js vs Docusaurus: Docusaurus generates static documentation sites, whereas Wiki.js provides a dynamic, editable wiki engine.
Wiki.js FAQ
Can Wiki.js be hosted on any platform?+
Yes, it runs on any platform that supports Node.js and can connect to PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MS SQL Server or SQLite.
What authentication methods are available?+
Local login, social providers (Google, GitHub, Facebook, etc.) and enterprise options like LDAP, SAML, CAS, Auth0, Okta and Azure AD.
Is there a dark mode for the UI?+
Yes, Wiki.js includes a built-in dark mode that can be toggled in the interface.
How does Wiki.js handle search?+
It provides a built-in search engine and can integrate with cloud services (Algolia, Azure Search) or self-hosted Elasticsearch.
Summarized by DevHunt from js.wiki · Oct 7, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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