Wiki.js
A modern wiki with enough knobs to remind you that you are now the administrator
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-11
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Docker Compose with PostgreSQL, or a Node.js package plus a supported database
- Operational Setup
- You must provision a database and persistent volumes, then configure backups and a TLS reverse proxy for public use
- Where Your Data Lives
- Pages, users, authentication data, and history in the configured database; optional storage modules can mirror content and assets to Git, local disk, or cloud storage
- The Catch / Trade-off
- It lacks Confluence's mature enterprise templates, macros, whiteboards, marketplace and Atlassian integrations, while shifting hosting and upgrades to you.
Replaces 4 paid apps
up to $41/mo ($492/yr) in subscriptions
Wiki.js FAQ
Common questions
Is Wiki.js free and open source?+
Wiki.js is an open-source tool licensed under AGPL-3.0 that runs on self-host. A modern wiki with enough knobs to remind you that you are now the administrator
What paid software does Wiki.js replace?+
Wiki.js serves as a free replacement for 4 paid SaaS applications: Confluence, MarkUp.io, Nuclino, Slite, saving up to $41/month ($492/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Wiki.js?+
Installation: Docker Compose with PostgreSQL, or a Node.js package plus a supported database. Setup notes: You must provision a database and persistent volumes, then configure backups and a TLS reverse proxy for public use
What is the catch or trade-off with Wiki.js?+
It lacks Confluence's mature enterprise templates, macros, whiteboards, marketplace and Atlassian integrations, while shifting hosting and upgrades to you.