XWiki
Second generation wiki that allows the user to extend its functionalities with a powerful extension-based architecture.
- GitHub stars
- 1,317
- License
- LGPL-2.1
- Latest release
- xwiki-platform-16.10.19
2 October 2026 - Last commit
- 12 October 2026
- Runs on
- Java, Docker, Debian packages
Commits per month, last 12 months
3,398 commits
Replaces
Paid products XWiki can stand in for.
How to self-host XWiki
XWiki runs on Java, Docker and Debian packages. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is XWiki free?
Yes. XWiki is open source under the LGPL-2.1 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host XWiki?
Yes. XWiki runs on Java, Docker and Debian packages. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does XWiki replace?
People use XWiki instead of Microsoft SharePoint or Confluence.
Is XWiki still maintained?
The last change to XWiki's code was on 12 October 2026, with 3398 commits in the last 12 months.
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