BookStack: PHP-based wiki with book/chapter/section organization. Simpler than Wiki.js, good for documentation hierarchies.
Outline: Open-source wiki with rich editor and team collaboration. Modern UI, Slack integration, real-time collaboration.
DokuWiki: PHP wiki without database requirement. Flat-file storage, plugin ecosystem, good for small teams.
MediaWiki: The software behind Wikipedia. Powerful but complex, best for large wikis with many contributors.
MkDocs: Python-based static site generator for documentation. Markdown-focused, simple deployment.
| Platform | Type | Language | Database | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiki.js | Wiki | Node.js | PostgreSQL/MySQL/SQLite | Modern docs, teams |
| BookStack | Wiki | PHP | MySQL/PostgreSQL | Structured documentation |
| Outline | Wiki | Node.js | PostgreSQL | Team collaboration |
| DokuWiki | Wiki | PHP | None (flat-file) | Small teams, simple setup |
| MediaWiki | Wiki | PHP | MySQL/PostgreSQL | Large public wikis |
| MkDocs | Static Site | Python | None | Technical documentation |