Foswiki
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VisitFoswiki vs Wikidot
What both publish
| Fact | Foswiki | Wikidot |
|---|---|---|
| Editing | Pages can be edited with a WYSIWYG editor, topic markup, or HTML. | Users can edit pages through the browser and publish changes within seconds without needing HTML, PHP or JavaScript. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Foswiki supports enterprise LDAP and can combine with web APIs such as Google Maps. | Wikidot describes Gravatar integration for anonymous users and says sites can embed selected HTML code from social sites or import RSS feeds. |
| Product | Foswiki is an open source collaboration platform where teams can edit pages in a web browser. | Wikidot hosts wiki-based websites for publishing content, sharing documents, and collaborating with others. |
| Security | The feature page identifies protection against Cross-Site Request Forgery as a security feature. | Wikidot says sensitive pages use HTTPS with at least 128-bit SSL certificates and describes measures against unauthorized access. |
Foswiki plans
- FoswikiFree
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 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 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.