List of wiki software
This is an overview of wiki software .
| Surname | description | License | Linux | Mac | Windows | Programming language | used markup language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CuteWiki | is a simple wiki for Linux . The engine includes its own web server , some of the features are user management, the use of categories, groups and RSS - web feeds . | GPL | Yes | - | - | ISO-C | - |
| FlexWiki | was free wiki software from Microsoft; development stopped in 2009. | - | - | - | - | ASP / ASP.NET | - |
| NWiki | - | - | - | - | ASP / ASP.NET | - | |
| OpenWiki | - | - | - | - | ASP / ASP.NET | - | |
| Wiki.NET | - | - | - | - | ASP / ASP.NET | - | |
| Gitit | uses Git or Darcs for version management , among others . Supports offline editing of the wiki. Pandoc is used to translate the markup language . | - | - | - | - | Haskell | - |
| Confluence | is a commercial Java EE application that combines wiki and blog functionalities. Its features include PDF page export and page refactoring . It could on any application server and the most widely used RDBMS - backends are used. The servlet container Apache Tomcat from version 6 is currently supported. | - | - | - | - | Java | - |
| Friki | is a simple Java servlet based wiki engine that saves the articles as files. | - | - | - | - | Java | - |
| GWiki | is an embeddable wiki engine for web applications with Apache wicket support. GWiki is freely available under the Apache license . | - | - | - | - | Java | - |
| JSPWiki | is based on JavaServer Pages and is available under the Apache license . | Apache | Yes | Yes | Yes | Java | JSPWiki markup ( https://jspwiki-wiki.apache.org/Wiki.jsp?page=TextFormattingRules ), markdown |
| JAMWiki | is based on Java / JSP and tries to map the functionality of MediaWiki . As of November 2019, the latest software version is from 2013. | - | - | - | - | Java | - |
| JaWiki | is a Java Wiki, which is operated as a servlet in Tomcat and works with a file-based XML database. There is also an extension for stand-alone operation without Tomcat. It is hosted as open source software at SourceForge . | - | - | - | - | Java | - |
| JWiki | is a pure Java Wiki. It's very simple and doesn't rely on servlets. The intent is to have a wiki that is easy to set up and operate. Written by Richard Keene and now supported by Joseph Bergin of Pace University. | - | - | - | - | Java | - |
| Paux | is a software for the creation, administration and individualized provision of dynamic content , which consists of reusable , semantic content objects , which are semantically linked ( semantic links ). | - | - | - | - | Java | - |
| SnipSnap | is a Java-based package that combines wiki and blog concepts. It includes Jetty as a web server, but a WAR file can easily be created for the use of other servlet engines. It is available under the GNU General Public License . SnipSnap was developed by the Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Architecture and Software Technology in Berlin, development has ended. | - | - | - | - | Java | - |
| UseModj | is a web-based Java wiki using Struts , a Velocity MVC framework, and a simple file system. It is delivered as a WAR file, supports attaching and changing files and images, and automatically creates a thumbnail of each attached image file. | - | - | - | - | Java | - |
| VQWiki | is a WikiWiki web clone, written using JavaServer Pages and Servlets and designed to be installed and operated with minimal effort on Jakarta Tomcat or some other Java application servers. | - | - | - | - | Java | - |
| Wikidora | is a Java wiki based on JSPWiki and the document server Fedora Repository , which enables scientists to persistently store the contents developed via the wiki. It is available under the Apache license . | - | - | - | - | Java | - |
| XWiki | is a Java wiki engine with a complete wiki feature set (version control, attachments, etc.) and a database engine and a programming language that allows database-dependent applications to be created using a wiki interface. | - | - | - | - | Java | - |
| yawiki | yet another wiki - A wiki system written in Java that has many other features in addition to the standard functions. | - | - | - | - | Java | - |
| Wiki in a Jar | is a wiki, which, as the name suggests, consists of a JAR file that fits comfortably on a USB stick. Integrated web server. | - | - | - | - | Java | - |
| More Wiki in a Jar | is a further development of Wiki in a Jar and, according to the manufacturer, offers above all more formatting options for Wiki pages than the original. | - | - | - | - | Java | - |
| Pages | is a simple wiki based entirely on CouchDB. Pages, like all Couchapp applications, is only written in client and server-side JavaScript and hosted with CouchDB as the web server. | - | - | - | - | JavaScript | - |
| TiddlyWiki | is an HTML / JavaScript-based wiki that is implemented within a single HTML file. It runs entirely in a JavaScript-enabled browser and therefore does not require a server. | BSD | - | - | - | JavaScript | - |
| Wiki on a stick | (WoaS) is a wiki that works on the same principle as TiddlyWiki . | - | - | - | - | JavaScript | - |
| Wiki.js | is a wiki, which is written in JavaScript and under Node.js and MongoDB . The entries are written in Markdown and versioned using Git . | AGPLv3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | JavaScript | Markdown |
| CVWiki | is a clone of Ward's Original Wiki Engine | - | - | - | - | Pearl | - |
| Foswiki | is a fork of TWiki in which the TWiki community has been working since October 2008. | - | - | - | - | Pearl | - |
| Kwiki | is a simple, modular and easily expandable wiki. | - | - | - | - | Pearl | - |
| Lexi | is a mixture between a wiki and a lexicon. | - | - | - | - | Pearl | - |
| Catalyst | is based on the Catalyst framework. It is intended to demonstrate the capabilities of Catalyst and is used by the project itself. | - | - | - | - | Pearl | - |
| Oddmuse | is a fork of the UseModWiki . | - | - | - | - | Pearl | - |
| ProWiki | is also a fork of the UseModWiki and, above all, has implemented a very simple function for creating fractal subwikis. | - | - | - | - | Pearl | - |
| PurpleWiki | is a thorough overhaul of the UseModWiki and features Purple Numbers and Transclusion . | - | - | - | - | Pearl | - |
| Social text | is an enterprise wiki and weblog based on Kwiki . | - | - | - | - | Pearl | - |
| TWiki | is a JOS Wiki development for commercial intranets . It offers good user management. It doesn't need a database. | - | - | - | - | Pearl | - |
| UseModWiki | is a re-implementation or a clone of Ward Cunningham's original wiki concept. | - | - | - | - | Pearl | - |
| Whale | is a simple wiki engine that is specially designed for use as a discussion forum. | - | - | - | - | Pearl | - |
| Ward's Original Wiki Engine (1995) | - | - | - | - | Pearl | - | |
| WikiBase | - | - | - | - | Pearl | - | |
| BlueSpice MediaWiki | MediaWiki expands business functions, especially in the areas of quality assurance, process support, administration, editing and security. It is a free, open source company wiki (GPLv3) | GPL | Yes | Yes | Yes | PHP | MediaWiki markup |
| CoMaWiki | was developed by Costal Martignier and offers an organization of the pages with the help of tags - was discontinued in February 2007. | - | - | - | - | PHP | - |
| DokuWiki | was originally aimed at documentation, but is now used for a variety of applications; enables access control and does not require a DB backend. | GPLv2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | PHP | DokuWiki markup ( https://www.dokuwiki.org/wiki:syntax ) |
| Drupal Wiki | is an Enterprise 2.0 Wiki that has been specially developed for use in companies . A special focus of the wiki is on intuitive operation and creating your own company applications. | - | - | - | - | PHP | - |
| ErfanWiki | is a simple wiki with a syntax that is heavily based on MediaWiki. | - | - | - | - | PHP | - |
| ErfurtWiki | is a simple, extremely flexible wiki that can be integrated directly into other websites. | - | - | - | - | PHP | - |
| INS-CMS | is a commercial application that is based on a PHP application server and combines the wiki and blog functionalities as part of a content management system . | - | - | - | - | PHP | - |
| EGroupware | is licensed under the GPL , also contains a CMS, task management, calendar, project management | - | - | - | - | PHP | - |
| MediaWiki | is a Wiki engine licensed under the GPL that was developed for the free encyclopedia Wikipedia . MediaWiki uses the relational database MySQL to store the content , support for PostgreSQL is included from version 1.8. | GPL | Yes | Yes | Yes | PHP | MediaWiki markup (not yet fully formally specified, but well documented) |
| MindTouch | (formerly DekiWiki ) is a commercial open source wiki with a strong focus on usability. | - | - | - | - | PHP | - |
| moziloWiki | is a simple wiki for closed user groups that works without a database. The development of moziloWiki has been stopped until further notice (August 1, 2010). | - | - | - | - | PHP | - |
| PhpWiki | is a clone of the original WikiWikiWeb . | - | - | - | - | PHP | - |
| PmWiki | was developed as a particularly easy to install and configure web content management system. | - | - | - | - | PHP | - |
| Semantic MediaWiki | is an extension to MediaWiki licensed under the GPL , which is used to manage structured data in the wiki. Numerous extensions around Semantic MediaWiki enable input forms, various output and display formats and facetted searches. | GPL | Yes | Yes | Yes | PHP | MediaWiki markup, extended to include the semantic labeling of relations (e.g. [[Has population :: 3393933]]). |
| StikiWiki | is the name of one or more wiki projects since 2003 with currently (2011) unclear status. | - | - | - | - | PHP | - |
| SMW + | is a semantic enterprise wiki that combines data and text and is therefore particularly suitable for business applications. The further development was discontinued in 2012. | - | - | - | - | PHP | - |
| telepark.wiki | uses AJAX web technology and has a hierarchical navigation system and a visual editor. | - | - | - | - | PHP | - |
| Tiki , formerly TikiWiki | is under a free license ( GPL ). It is a content management system that integrates other independent applications such as a forum and blog in addition to a wiki . | - | - | - | - | PHP | - |
| WackoWiki | is a fork from Wakka , with many new functions and a multilingual user interface. | BSD | Yes | Yes | Yes | PHP | WackoFormatter markup |
| WikkaWiki | just like WackoWiki a fork from Wakka . Special features include the native integration of FreeMind - Mind Maps and RSS web feeds as well as the easy expandability. | - | - | - | - | PHP | - |
| MoinMoin Wiki | does not need a DB backend. | GPL | Yes | Yes | Yes | python | - |
| Trac | is a web-based collaboration software for the management of software projects with wiki components. a. a Subversion integration, a ticketing system and various reporting functions. | - | - | - | - | python | - |
| WikidPad | is an open source personal wiki. | - | - | - | - | python | - |
| Wikkid Wiki | saves its pages in a bazaar branch. | - | - | - | - | python | - |
| Zwiki | is based on the Zope web application server. | - | - | - | - | python | - |
| Room | is a desktop wiki that is particularly suitable for local use and can be easily synchronized via cloud services such as Dropbox. | - | - | - | - | python | - |
| Hiki | comes from Japan | - | - | - | - | Ruby | - |
| Git wiki | is based, as the name suggests, on Git as DVCS and understands u. a. Latex. | - | - | - | - | Ruby | - |
| Instiki | is a wiki written in Ruby . | - | - | - | - | Ruby | - |
| OpenProject | is a web-based project management platform developed in Ruby on Rails with integrated wiki functionality. | - | - | - | - | Ruby | - |
| Pimki | is a PIM (Personal Information Manager) based on Instikis technology . | - | - | - | - | Ruby | - |
| Redmine | is a web-based project management tool based on Ruby on Rails with integrated wiki functionality. | GPLv2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Ruby | Textile |
| Riki | a wiki is implemented as a Rails engine. This makes it easier to add it to existing Rails applications. With its extensive authentication methods, it is particularly suitable for projects in intranets . | - | - | - | - | Ruby | - |
| Ruwiki | - | - | - | - | Ruby | - | |
| Signal Wiki | is strongly based on Rails standards, supports OpenID. | - | - | - | - | Ruby | - |
| SharePoint | Wiki functionality is an integral part of SharePoint . As of version 2010, wiki sites have been the default site type in SharePoint. Page types such as collaboration pages are also based on the wiki page type as a parent type. | - | - | - | - | SharePoint | - |
| Pier (software) | is a wiki based on Seaside (software) developed by Lukas Renglii . | - | - | - | - | Small talk | - |
| Wikit | does not need a DB backend, is cross-platform and only requires a single script as a minimum. A simple web server is integrated, but the script can also run as a CGI script in another web server. | - | - | - | - | Tcl / Tk | - |
| KnowHowDB | - | - | - | - | Silverlight | - | |
| Brainex | - | - | - | Yes | - | - | |
| IdeasPad | - | - | - | Yes | - | - | |
| KeepInMind | - | - | - | Yes | - | - | |
| lexiCan | - | - | - | Yes | - | - | |
| MemoMaster | Knowledge database, memos in tree structure, keywords, Word / Excel formatting, text modules,
Server version uses Microsoft SQLserver |
- | - | - | Yes | - | - |
| ScrewTurn | is no longer actively developed | GPLv2 | - | - | - | - | - |
| WiGit | uses git to manage changes | BSD | Yes | Yes | Yes | PHP | Textile |
An overview of features:
| Surname | Namespaces | Permissions | BibTex support |
|---|---|---|---|
| CuteWiki | - | - | - |
| FlexWiki | - | - | - |
| NWiki | - | - | - |
| OpenWiki | - | - | - |
| Wiki.NET | - | - | - |
| Gitit | - | - | - |
| Confluence | - | - | - |
| Friki | - | - | - |
| GWiki | - | - | - |
| JSPWiki | - | - | - |
| JAMWiki | - | - | - |
| JaWiki | - | - | - |
| JWiki | - | - | - |
| Paux | - | - | - |
| SnipSnap | - | - | - |
| UseModj | - | - | - |
| VQWiki | - | - | - |
| Wikidora | - | - | - |
| XWiki | Yes | Yes | - |
| yawiki | - | - | - |
| Wiki in a Jar | - | - | - |
| More Wiki in a Jar | - | - | - |
| Pages | - | - | - |
| TiddlyWiki | - | - | - |
| Wiki on a stick | - | - | - |
| Wiki.js | - | - | - |
| CVWiki | - | - | - |
| Foswiki | - | - | - |
| Kwiki | - | - | - |
| Lexi | - | - | - |
| Catalyst | - | - | - |
| Oddmuse | - | - | - |
| ProWiki | - | - | - |
| PurpleWiki | - | - | - |
| Social text | - | - | - |
| TWiki | - | - | - |
| UseModWiki | - | - | - |
| Whale | - | - | - |
| Ward's Original Wiki Engine (1995) | - | - | - |
| WikiBase | - | - | - |
| BlueSpice MediaWiki | Yes | Yes | Yes (with { https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:Bibtex |
| CoMaWiki | - | - | - |
| DokuWiki | Yes | - | |
| Drupal Wiki | - | - | - |
| ErfanWiki | - | - | - |
| ErfurtWiki | - | - | - |
| INS-CMS | - | - | - |
| EGroupware | - | - | - |
| MediaWiki | Yes | Yes (via extension (see https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Category:Page_specific_user_rights_extensions ), MediaWiki is designed to be open to everyone and therefore has no native support for restricting access) | Yes (with { https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:Bibtex |
| MindTouch | - | - | - |
| moziloWiki | - | - | - |
| PhpWiki | - | - | - |
| PmWiki | - | - | - |
| Semantic MediaWiki | Yes | Yes (see MediaWiki) | Yes, as one of many output formats |
| StikiWiki | - | - | - |
| SMW + | - | - | - |
| telepark.wiki | - | - | - |
| Tiki , formerly TikiWiki | - | - | - |
| WackoWiki | Yes | Yes | - |
| WikkaWiki | - | - | - |
| MoinMoin Wiki | - | - | - |
| Trac | - | - | - |
| WikidPad | - | - | - |
| Wikkid Wiki | - | - | - |
| Zwiki | - | - | - |
| Room | - | - | - |
| Hiki | - | - | - |
| Git wiki | - | - | - |
| Instiki | - | - | - |
| OpenProject | - | - | - |
| Pimki | - | - | - |
| Redmine | - | - | - |
| Riki | - | - | - |
| Ruwiki | - | - | - |
| Signal Wiki | - | - | - |
| SharePoint | - | - | - |
| Pier (software) | - | - | - |
| Wikit | - | - | - |
| KnowHowDB | - | - | - |
| Brainex | - | - | - |
| IdeasPad | - | - | - |
| KeepInMind | - | - | - |
| lexiCan | - | - | - |
| Memomaster | - | - | - |
| ScrewTurn | - | - | - |
| WiGit | - | - | - |
Web links
- "Choosing the right wiki software"
- Study "The agony of wiki choices: Wikis for knowledge management in organizations"
- WikiMatrix: Comparison of Wiki Software (English)
- List of wiki software (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Supported platforms
- ↑ https://github.com/couchone/pages
- ↑ https://github.com/Requarks/wiki. Retrieved August 30, 2018 .
- ↑ List of websites that use Dokuwiki
- ↑ https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Markup_spec
- ↑ https://wackowiki.org/doc/Dev/Projects/WackoFormatter
- ↑ http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Screwturn-wiki-being-discontinued-3244850.S.123361881
- ↑ http://stw.codeplex.com/
- ↑ https://github.com/remko/wigit/blob/master/COPYING
- ↑ https://github.com/couchone/pages