XWiki
Open-source enterprise wiki platform for knowledge management
Founded
2004
Starting Price
$0
Category
Productivity
Last updated April 27, 2026
About XWiki
XWiki is a powerful open-source wiki platform built on Java, trusted by over 800 organizations worldwide. It features structured wikis, real-time collaborative editing, advanced permissions, and over 900 extensions for customization. Available as self-hosted or cloud SaaS.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Fully open-source with no per-user licensing fees and no vendor lock-in
- Extremely extensible with 900+ extensions and custom application building
- Supports 40+ languages making it ideal for global teams
- Powerful migration tools for easy transition from Confluence, SharePoint, and MediaWiki
- Over 20 years of continuous development with a strong community
Key Features
Structured Wiki
Systematically categorize and organize information with nested pages, templates, and advanced navigation across linked documentation
Real-Time Collaborative Editing
Multiple users can edit pages simultaneously with WYSIWYG and wiki markup editors, version history, and change tracking
900+ Extensions
Highly modular platform with themes, macros, business functions, migration tools, and community-built extensions
Granular Permissions
Fine-grained access control across pages, spaces, and wiki boundaries with support for LDAP, SSO, SAML, and OIDC
Multi-Language Support
Platform available in over 40 languages, enabling global teams to access information in their native tongue
Migration Tools
Built-in migration support from Confluence, SharePoint, MediaWiki, and other platforms for easy transition
API & Integration
REST, WebDAV, and XML-RPC APIs for integrating with existing tools and automating workflows
Pricing
Open Source
$0
- Full platform
- Self-hosted
- Community support
- 900+ extensions
- LGPL license
Best For
Enterprise Knowledge Base
Organizations use XWiki as a central knowledge repository with structured documentation, internal wikis, and collaborative editing for distributed teams
Confluence Migration
Companies migrating away from Confluence use XWiki's built-in migration tools for a seamless transition to an open-source alternative
Custom Internal Applications
Development teams build custom business applications directly within XWiki's platform without separate development environments
Multi-Language Documentation
Global organizations leverage XWiki's 40+ language support to maintain documentation accessible to international teams
