MediaWiki alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave MediaWiki: configuration and upgrades are hands-on, and wikitext and templates have a learning curve. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces MediaWiki, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Confluence currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best MediaWiki alternative for most people
ConfluenceHosted, managed wiki for companies that don't want to run servers.
Best MediaWiki alternative for a free option
DokuWikiMuch lighter to run for small wikis, with no database.
Best MediaWiki alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
ConfluenceHosted, managed wiki for companies that don't want to run servers.
Best MediaWiki alternative for open source
Wiki.jsModern Markdown wiki with simpler setup and group permissions.
Best MediaWiki alternative for self-hosting
XWikiEnterprise-oriented open-source wiki with MediaWiki migration support.
Best MediaWiki alternative for iPhone and Android
ConfluenceHosted, managed wiki for companies that don't want to run servers.
Best MediaWiki alternative for working in the browser
BookStackEasier for private team docs with built-in fine-grained permissions.
MediaWiki alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to MediaWiki?
Confluence ranks first right now. Hosted, managed wiki for companies that don't want to run servers. DokuWiki and Wiki.js follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to MediaWiki?
Yes. Confluence (free plan + paid), DokuWiki (open source), Wiki.js (open source) and XWiki (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to MediaWiki?
Yes: DokuWiki, Wiki.js, XWiki and BookStack. DokuWiki, Wiki.js and XWiki can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from MediaWiki?
The complaints we hear most: configuration and upgrades are hands-on; wikitext and templates have a learning curve; not designed for private team permissions out of the box.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces MediaWiki, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.