Foswiki
7.1#9 in wiki softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitFoswiki vs TiddlyWiki
TiddlyWiki
7.4#3 in wiki softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Foswiki | TiddlyWiki |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | The feature page says Foswiki runs on Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows, including standalone use from a USB stick, and can be deployed as a VMware or VirtualBox appliance. | The official quick-start page lists desktop downloads for macOS, Windows and Linux, and its getting-started filters include Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS. |
| Purpose | Foswiki is an open, programmable collaboration platform for sharing knowledge and editing pages collaboratively. | TiddlyWiki is a non-linear personal web notebook and interactive wiki. |
| Support | The project documentation points users to online support resources and an IRC channel for help. | Talk TiddlyWiki is the official forum for help, release and plugin announcements, feature discussions and user experiences. |
Foswiki plans
- FoswikiFree
TiddlyWiki plans
- TiddlyWikiFree
Pick Foswiki if…
Foswiki suits teams seeking a self-hosted or programmable space for knowledge sharing, collaborative pages, or custom wiki applications. It may appeal to users comfortable with manual installation and server administration.
Pick TiddlyWiki if…
TiddlyWiki suits people who want to organize connected notes, projects or other complex information in a customizable wiki. It also fits users who want a single HTML file or are comfortable setting up a Node.js server.