XWiki
An open-source enterprise wiki from Europe, available on-premises or as a hosted cloud.
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About XWiki
XWiki is an open-source wiki platform developed since the mid-2000s by the French company XWiki SAS and a community of contributors. Beyond ordinary pages it supports structured data, so teams can build forms, lists and small applications inside the wiki, which is why it is often used for intranets, documentation portals and knowledge bases in larger organisations and public bodies. The company sells XWiki Pro, a package of paid apps and integrations such as Confluence-compatible macros, Microsoft 365 and OpenProject connectors and analytics, along with cloud hosting and support contracts. A Confluence migration toolkit is a major focus, positioning XWiki as a European, open-source alternative to Atlassian. The core software is free to self-host, and open-source projects can get free hosting. The interface is more traditional than SaaS newcomers and configuration takes some learning, but it is very extensible. It runs in the browser on your own servers or on XWiki's cloud.
Best for: Organisations wanting an open-source, European Confluence replacement with paid support available.
Pros and cons
What works
- Open source with on-premises or cloud options
- Structured data and in-wiki applications
- Dedicated Confluence migration tools
Why people leave
- Interface feels more traditional than newer tools
- Many convenient features are in paid Pro apps
- Setup and customisation take time to learn
Top XWiki alternatives
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Confluence81.5The tool XWiki most often replaces, if you'd rather stay with Atlassian's cloud.
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Docmost62.6A newer open-source wiki with a modern editor and Confluence import.
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MediaWiki59.6Free and massively proven for public, community-edited wikis.
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BookStack57.2Simpler self-hosted wiki when you don't need structured apps.
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Microsoft SharePoint55.3Intranet and document sites included in many Microsoft 365 plans.
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XWiki: common questions
Is XWiki free?
Yes. XWiki is free, open-source software that you can host yourself.
Is XWiki open source?
Yes. You can also run it on your own server.
What platforms does XWiki run on?
XWiki is available for Web and Self-hosted.
What are the best alternatives to XWiki?
The highest-ranked XWiki alternatives right now are Confluence, Docmost and MediaWiki. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.