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Content & PublishingAlternative to SharePointAlternative to ConfluenceAlternative to Notion

XWiki

Advanced enterprise open-source wiki and collaborative intranet software.

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LicenseLGPL-2.1
GitHub stars1.3k
Last commit3 weeks ago
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IntranetConfluence AlternativeStructured DataEnterprise WikiDocumentationJava
Overview

Why consider XWiki?

XWiki is an enterprise open-source collaborative platform. Built in Java, it allows organizations to create intranet portals, organize structured data, create custom wiki applications, and import Confluence spaces.

Guided learning

Learn XWiki by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of XWiki

XWiki combines standard wiki collaboration with database-like structured forms, fine-grained access rights, and real-time WYSIWYG editors.

Running with Docker

bash
1docker run -d \
2 --name xwiki \
3 -p 8080:8080 \
4 -v $(pwd)/xwiki_data:/usr/local/xwiki/data \
5 xwiki:lts-mysql-tomcat

XWiki is licensed under the GNU LGPL-2.1 license.

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XWiki FAQs

XWiki is listed as a Content & Publishing tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

XWiki is listed under the LGPL-2.1 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

XWiki is listed as an alternative to SharePoint. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.