Wiki.js vs XWiki
Both Wiki.js and XWiki are self-hosted alternatives to Confluence. Both are filed under Wikis.
Side by side
| Field | Wiki.js | XWiki |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Modern, lightweight and powerful wiki app using Git and Markdown. | Second generation wiki that allows the user to extend its functionalities with a powerful extension-based architecture. |
| GitHub stars | 29,118 | 1,328 |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | LGPL-2.1 |
| Platforms | Nodejs, Docker, K8S | Java, Docker, deb |
| Latest release | 3.0.1, 1 November 2026 | xwiki-platform-18.9.0, 26 October 2026 |
| Repository activity | 2 November 2026 | 30 October 2026 |
| Health | Active | Active |
| Categories | Wikis | Wikis |
| Website | https://js.wiki/ | https://www.xwiki.org |
| Source code | https://github.com/Requarks/wiki | 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.
- Wiki.js has more GitHub stars in the dataset, 29,118 against 1,328.
- Wiki.js recorded repository activity more recently, 2 November 2026 against 30 October 2026.
- Wiki.js has the newer release on record: 3.0.1, 1 November 2026, against xwiki-platform-18.9.0, 26 October 2026.
- Licenses differ: Wiki.js is listed under AGPL-3.0; XWiki under LGPL-2.1.
- Platforms differ: Wiki.js lists Nodejs, Docker, K8S; XWiki lists Java, Docker, deb.
- Both are filed under the same categories: Wikis.