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DokuWiki

A lightweight open-source PHP wiki that stores pages as plain text files, no database needed.

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About DokuWiki

DokuWiki is a long-running open-source wiki written in PHP. Instead of a database it keeps pages as plain text files on disk, so installing, backing up and moving it is as simple as copying a folder. That makes it popular for small company intranets, IT documentation, project wikis and personal knowledge collections on cheap hosting. Pages use DokuWiki's own wiki markup rather than Markdown, with a toolbar to help, and there are revisions, access control lists, namespaces and full-text search. Hundreds of plugins and templates extend it with things like CAPTCHA, translation, tables and alternative editors, and the download page can bundle a tiny web server for running it from a USB stick. It is free under the GPL v2 with no paid edition. The trade-offs are an older-looking default interface, wiki syntax that newcomers have to learn, and none of the real-time collaboration or AI features that hosted tools now ship.

Best for: Small teams and admins who want a wiki that runs anywhere PHP does, with no database.

Pros and cons

What works

  • No database; easy backups and migration
  • Runs on minimal hosting
  • Hundreds of plugins and templates

Why people leave

  • Own wiki syntax instead of Markdown
  • Dated default look
  • No real-time co-editing

Top DokuWiki alternatives

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  1. 1BookStack logo
    BookStack

    A friendlier WYSIWYG editor while staying free and self-hosted.

    66.5
  2. 2Wiki.js logo
    Wiki.js

    Markdown-based, more modern interface and Git sync.

    62.6
  3. 3MediaWiki logo
    MediaWiki

    Scales to very large community wikis with rich templates.

    59.6
  4. 4XWiki logo
    XWiki

    Adds structured data and commercial support for bigger organisations.

    57.2
  5. 5Docmost logo
    Docmost

    Modern open-source wiki with collaborative editing.

    55.3

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DokuWiki: common questions

Is DokuWiki free?

Yes. DokuWiki is free, open-source software that you can host yourself.

Is DokuWiki open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at dokuwiki/dokuwiki. You can also run it on your own server.

What platforms does DokuWiki run on?

DokuWiki is available for Web and Self-hosted.

What are the best alternatives to DokuWiki?

The highest-ranked DokuWiki alternatives right now are BookStack, Wiki.js and MediaWiki. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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