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DokuWiki is free, open-source wiki software focused on documentation for developer teams, workgroups, and small companies.

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#22 of 33
Score
6.4

What DokuWiki is

DokuWiki is free, open-source wiki software focused on documentation for developer teams, workgroups, and small companies. It runs on a server with PHP enabled and stores content in plain text files, so a database is not required. Its formatting syntax keeps data files readable outside the wiki while helping users create structured text. Access controls and authentication connectors are included, and community plugins can extend the software beyond a traditional wiki. The engine uses the GNU General Public License Version 2. Installation checks directory write permissions and verifies the PHP version; the project’s Composer configuration requires PHP 8.2 or later. The installer can enable access control lists and configure a superuser. Developers can use the Plugin Wizard to generate a downloadable plugin skeleton with localization, configuration, and unit-test options. The project also provides an official Docker image and links to a security policy. The listed plan is free.

Good

  • Free GPL v2 wiki engine
  • No database required
  • Plain-text file storage
  • Access controls and authentication connectors
  • Official Docker image

Watch out

  • Requires PHP on the server
  • Composer configuration requires PHP 8.2 or later
  • Self-hosted deployment

Who it suits

DokuWiki suits developer teams, workgroups, and small companies building documentation on their own server. It is appropriate for users who prefer plain-text storage and extensibility through plugins.

Verdict

DokuWiki offers a database-free, plain-text documentation wiki with access controls and plugin support. Its self-hosted PHP requirements should be checked before installation.

Plans and prices

From DokuWiki's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
DokuWikiFreeOpen source wiki engine · GPL v2

The facts

Each one read from DokuWiki's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Access control
DokuWiki includes access controls and authentication connectors.checked 11 Oct 2026
Access controls
The installer includes an option to enable access control lists and configure a superuser.checked 11 Oct 2026
Database
DokuWiki’s project description says it does not require a database.checked 11 Oct 2026
Extensions
Community-contributed plugins support use cases beyond a traditional wiki.checked 11 Oct 2026
Formatting
Its formatting syntax is designed to keep data files readable outside the wiki and make structured text easier to create.checked 11 Oct 2026
Installation
The installer checks that required directories are writable and verifies the PHP version.checked 11 Oct 2026
Installation requirement
DokuWiki requires PHP to be enabled on the server to install and run.checked 11 Oct 2026
Intended users
It is targeted at developer teams, workgroups, and small companies.checked 11 Oct 2026
Latest release
The GitHub releases page lists DokuWiki 2026-07-14c “Mort” as the latest release.checked 11 Oct 2026
License
The DokuWiki engine is licensed under GNU General Public License Version 2.checked 11 Oct 2026
Maintenance
The project repository links to a security policy.checked 11 Oct 2026
Official Docker image
The project’s Docker repository describes itself as the official Docker image for DokuWiki.checked 11 Oct 2026
Plugin development
The DokuWiki Plugin Wizard generates a downloadable plugin skeleton and offers options for localization, configuration, and unit tests.checked 11 Oct 2026
Purpose
DokuWiki is an open source wiki engine.checked 11 Oct 2026
Runtime
The project’s Composer configuration requires PHP 8.2 or later.checked 11 Oct 2026
Storage
DokuWiki stores data in plain text files and does not require a database.checked 11 Oct 2026
Version history
Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026

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