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Head-to-head · Knowledge Base Software

BlueSpice vs Guru

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score BlueSpice #2 in Knowledge Base Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit BlueSpice
Guru #3 in Knowledge Base Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Guru

BlueSpice leads on 0 checks, Guru on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBlueSpice · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly BlueSpice
  • Free trialonly BlueSpice
  • Most featuresBlueSpice · 4 of 4

BlueSpice scores higher on our rubric for knowledge base software: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

On publishing audience, BlueSpice gives you Both where Guru offers Internal.

BlueSpice is the better fit for open-source teams needing a full-featured KB. Guru is the better fit for internal teams needing verified AI knowledge.

  • BlueSpice fits best

    Open-source teams needing a full-featured KB

  • Guru fits best

    Internal teams needing verified AI knowledge

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Side by side

Feature BlueSpice 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Guru 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.0
Ranking #2 in Knowledge Base Software #3 in Knowledge Base Software
Best for Open-source teams needing a full-featured KB Internal teams needing verified AI knowledge
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price €4.50/user/mo Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web Web, Chrome extension
Support Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Compliance GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML
Integrations 20 integrations 100+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features BlueSpice 4/4 · Guru 3/4
Custom domain ✓ (best) Not checked yet
SSO support ✓ ✓
Version history ✓ ✓
Content analytics ✓ ✓
Specs
Publishing audience Both Internal
Article limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes visual editing, search, templates, and PDF export
  • Pro adds workflows, approvals, permissions, forms, and metadata
  • Self-hosting, multi-wiki management, exports, and AI assistance support complex needs
  • Permission-aware search with cited AI answers
  • Review, approval, verification, and revision workflows
  • Slack, Teams, browser, API, and business app integrations
Cons
  • Advanced collaboration features start at €4.50 per user per month
  • Multi-wiki and multilingual management require the €8.50 Farm plan
  • Its wide feature set may exceed the needs of simple documentation teams
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • No free plan is offered
  • Designed for internal knowledge rather than public documentation
Our verdict

BlueSpice is open-source enterprise wiki software based on MediaWiki for companies, public authorities, and organizations building internal knowledge bases, public wikis, documentation systems, organization manuals, or integrated…

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Guru is a knowledge management platform for companies that need to capture, organize, verify, and deliver internal information. Searchable Cards and Collections give teams a structured place for company knowledge, while collaborative…

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  1. BlueSpiceKnowledge Base Software 9.2Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. GuruKnowledge Base Software 9.0Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • BlueSpice — where it wins

    • Free plan includes visual editing, search, templates, and PDF export
    • Pro adds workflows, approvals, permissions, forms, and metadata
    • Self-hosting, multi-wiki management, exports, and AI assistance support complex needs

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced collaboration features start at €4.50 per user per month
    • Multi-wiki and multilingual management require the €8.50 Farm plan
    • Its wide feature set may exceed the needs of simple documentation teams

  • Guru — where it wins

    • Permission-aware search with cited AI answers
    • Review, approval, verification, and revision workflows
    • Slack, Teams, browser, API, and business app integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • No free plan is offered
    • Designed for internal knowledge rather than public documentation
  • BlueSpice9.2/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A broad, open-source knowledge base with workflows, permissions, analytics, and self-hosting.

    Visit BlueSpiceFull verdict →
  • Guru9.0/10 · Pricing on request

    A governed internal knowledge hub with cited AI answers and verification workflows.

    Visit GuruFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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