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BookStack vs MediaWiki
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | BookStack | MediaWiki |
|---|---|---|
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Licence | MIT | Other |
| Stars | 19k | 5.2k |
| Latest | v26.09.3 | 1.46.2 |
| Last push | 2026-11-12 | 2026-11-12 |
| Release cadence | about 16 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 75+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Confluence. Alternatives to Confluence →
Full replacementBookStackWiki organised in shelves, books, chapters and pages.
PartialMediaWikiWiki engine with full revision history; page permissions and editing workflows come from extensions.
BookStack
✓ signed The latest release, v26.09.3, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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MediaWiki
✓ signed The latest release, 1.46.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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