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BookStack vs XWiki
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| Fact | BookStack | XWiki |
|---|---|---|
| Language | PHP | Java |
| Licence | MIT | LGPL-2.1 |
| Stars | 19k | 1.3k |
| Latest | v26.09.1 | xwiki-platform-16.10.19 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 16 days between releases | about 5 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 7 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 16+ 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.
Full replacementXWikiStructured wiki with spaces, page rights, extensions and a Confluence importer.
Both replace Notion. Alternatives to Notion →
PartialBookStackDocumentation pages only.
PartialXWikiWiki pages and structured data in app pages, without the block editor.
BookStack
XWiki
- xwiki-platform-16.10.192026-10-0216.10.19
- xwiki-platform-18.4.62026-09-3018.4.6
- xwiki-platform-18.8.02026-09-2918.8.0
- xwiki-platform-18.8.0-rc-12026-09-1718.8.0-rc-1
- xwiki-platform-17.10.132026-09-0917.10.13
BookStack
✓ signed The latest release, v26.09.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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XWiki
✓ signed The latest release, xwiki-platform-16.10.19, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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