There are 3 open-source alternatives to Confluence in this directory. The most popular is Outline with 38.0k GitHub stars, followed by Wiki(28.2k stars). All are open source, free to use, and many can be self-hosted.
| # | Tool | Stars | Language | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Outline The fastest knowledge base for growing teams. It is beautiful, realtime collaborative, feature packed, and markdown compatible, making it ideal for modern teams. | 38.0k | TypeScript | Other |
| 2 | Wiki Wiki.js | A modern and powerful wiki application built on Node.js, offering a robust solution for managing documentation and knowledge bases. | 28.2k | Vue | GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 |
| 3 | Docmost Docmost is an open-source collaborative wiki and documentation software, providing organizations and teams with a flexible platform for knowledge management. It serves as a compelling alternative to proprietary solutions like Confluence and Notion, featuring real-time collaboration, strong permission controls, and intuitive editing tools. | 19.8k | TypeScript | GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 |
The fastest knowledge base for growing teams. It is beautiful, realtime collaborative, feature packed, and markdown compatible, making it ideal for modern teams.
Wiki.js | A modern and powerful wiki application built on Node.js, offering a robust solution for managing documentation and knowledge bases.
Docmost is an open-source collaborative wiki and documentation software, providing organizations and teams with a flexible platform for knowledge management. It serves as a compelling alternative to proprietary solutions like Confluence and Notion, featuring real-time collaboration, strong permission controls, and intuitive editing tools.
The top three are Outline(38.0k stars), Wiki(28.2k stars), Docmost(19.8k stars). All are open source and free to use.
Yes. Every tool listed here is open source and free to use in your own projects. Many can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure, which means no subscription fees and full control over your data.
Many of the alternatives listed are self-hostable. Each tool's page lists hosting details, system requirements, and licensing terms.
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