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Head-to-head · MediaWiki Hosting

BlueSpice vs WikiOasis

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score BlueSpice #1 in MediaWiki Hosting 9.4/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 1 features Visit BlueSpice
WikiOasis #6 in MediaWiki Hosting 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit WikiOasis

BlueSpice leads on 0 checks, WikiOasis on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBlueSpice · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly BlueSpice

BlueSpice scores higher on our rubric for mediawiki hosting: 9.4 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

BlueSpice is the better fit for organizations needing a full-featured wiki platform. WikiOasis is the better fit for free customizable wikis with private options.

  • BlueSpice fits best

    Organizations needing a full-featured wiki platform

  • WikiOasis fits best

    Free customizable wikis with private options

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Side by side

Feature BlueSpice 9.4/10 Visit ↗ WikiOasis 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.4
Ranking #1 in MediaWiki Hosting #6 in MediaWiki Hosting
Best for Organizations needing a full-featured wiki platform Free customizable wikis with private options
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price €4.50/user/mo Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Community
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features BlueSpice 0/1 · WikiOasis 0/1
Managed MediaWiki updates Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Included storage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Wiki site limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Backup retention Not checked yet Not checked yet
Hosting type Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported PHP versions Not checked yet Not checked yet
Support channels Not checked yet email, chat, community
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes visual editing, search, templates, and PDF export
  • Workflows, approvals, versioning, permissions, and analytics support governed knowledge
  • Cloud, self-hosted, API, and broad integration options fit varied environments
  • Free hosting without advertising or hosting fees
  • More than 300 extensions and 30+ skins
  • Private wikis, custom domains, and migration assistance
Cons
  • Professional support and advanced workflows require paid editions
  • Multiple wikis and multilingual content require the farm editions
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of a simple team wiki
  • Web access is the only listed platform
  • The free-only model may not suit paid-tier requirements
  • Support spans several community channels rather than a single channel
Our verdict

BlueSpice is open-source wiki and knowledge-base software based on MediaWiki. It is designed for companies, public authorities, and other organizations building internal knowledge bases, public wikis, documentation systems, intranets, or…

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WikiOasis is a free MediaWiki hosting service for community-run wikis and online encyclopedias. It is designed for groups that want to create and operate a wiki without hosting fees or advertising, while retaining control over appearance,…

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  1. BlueSpiceMediaWiki Hosting 9.4Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. WikiOasisMediaWiki Hosting 8.4Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • BlueSpice — where it wins

    • Free plan includes visual editing, search, templates, and PDF export
    • Workflows, approvals, versioning, permissions, and analytics support governed knowledge
    • Cloud, self-hosted, API, and broad integration options fit varied environments

    Where it doesn't

    • Professional support and advanced workflows require paid editions
    • Multiple wikis and multilingual content require the farm editions
    • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of a simple team wiki

  • WikiOasis — where it wins

    • Free hosting without advertising or hosting fees
    • More than 300 extensions and 30+ skins
    • Private wikis, custom domains, and migration assistance

    Where it doesn't

    • Web access is the only listed platform
    • The free-only model may not suit paid-tier requirements
    • Support spans several community channels rather than a single channel

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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