BookStack
7.2#5 in wiki softwareFrom £450 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitBookStack vs Wikidot
What both publish
| Fact | BookStack | Wikidot |
|---|---|---|
| API | The project describes a growing REST API for automation and importing content. | The plans comparison lists XML-RPC API access for Pro Lite, Pro, Pro+, and Community Site plans. |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2015 | 2006 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Product | BookStack is a simple, self-hosted, easy-to-use platform for organising and storing information. | Wikidot hosts wiki-based websites for publishing content, sharing documents, and collaborating with others. |
| Security | BookStack supports CSP headers to increase protection against malicious content and stores MFA secrets encrypted in the database. | Wikidot says sensitive pages use HTTPS with at least 128-bit SSL certificates and describes measures against unauthorized access. |
BookStack plans
- BookStack self-hostedFree
- Community SupportFree
- Professional Support Plan£450 a year
- Enterprise Support Plan£4,500 a year
Wikidot plans
- Free accountFree
- Community SiteFree
- Pro Lite account$49.90 a year
- Additional slots$59.90 a year
- Pro account$119.90 a year
- Pro+ account$239.90 a year
Pick BookStack if…
BookStack suits individuals or teams who can host and maintain their own information platform. It may be useful where structured pages, authentication options, export formats, and API access matter.
Pick Wikidot if…
Wikidot suits casual users, professionals and small businesses building personal sites, company websites, portals or community forums. It supports both free projects and larger paid site allowances.