BookStack vs XWiki
Both BookStack and XWiki are self-hosted alternatives to Confluence. Both are filed under Wikis.
Side by side
| Field | BookStack | XWiki |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Organize and store information. Stores documentation in a book like fashion. | Second generation wiki that allows the user to extend its functionalities with a powerful extension-based architecture. |
| GitHub stars | Not tracked — proprietary, no public repository | 1,329 |
| License | MIT | LGPL-2.1 |
| Platforms | PHP, Docker | Java, Docker, deb |
| Latest release | No stable release | No stable release |
| Repository activity | Not tracked — proprietary, no public repository | 2 November 2026 |
| Health | No activity date recorded | Active |
| Categories | Wikis | Wikis |
| Website | https://www.bookstackapp.com/ | https://www.xwiki.org |
| Source code | https://codeberg.org/bookstack/bookstack | https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform |
Where the records differ
Computed from the two records above: a line appears only where the dataset states a figure, a date or a set relation, and no line recommends one application over the other.
- Health labels differ: BookStack is filed as No activity date recorded, XWiki as Active.
- Licenses differ: BookStack is listed under MIT; XWiki under LGPL-2.1.
- Platforms differ: BookStack lists PHP, Docker; XWiki lists Java, Docker, deb.
- Both are filed under the same categories: Wikis.