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Head-to-head · Knowledge Base Software

Guru vs XWiki

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Guru #3 in Knowledge Base Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Guru
XWiki #4 in Knowledge Base Software 8.9/10 Free plan · 10-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit XWiki

Guru leads on 0 checks, XWiki 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 scoreGuru · 9.0/10
  • Free planonly XWiki
  • Free trialonly XWiki
  • Most featuresXWiki · 4 of 4

Guru scores higher on our rubric for knowledge base software: 9.0 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

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

Guru is the better fit for internal teams needing verified AI knowledge. XWiki is the better fit for open-source organizations needing enterprise wiki controls.

  • Guru fits best

    Internal teams needing verified AI knowledge

  • XWiki fits best

    Open-source organizations needing enterprise wiki controls

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Side by side

Feature Guru 9.0/10 Visit ↗ XWiki 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.9
Ranking #3 in Knowledge Base Software #4 in Knowledge Base Software
Best for Internal teams needing verified AI knowledge Open-source organizations needing enterprise wiki controls
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — 10 days
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Chrome extension Web, Linux, Windows
Support Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Email, Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML ISO 27001
Integrations 100+ integrations 1,000+ integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Guru 3/4 · XWiki 4/4
Custom domain Not checked yet ✓ (best)
SSO support ✓ ✓
Version history ✓ ✓
Content analytics ✓ ✓
Specs
Publishing audience Internal Both
Article limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Permission-aware search with cited AI answers
  • Review, approval, verification, and revision workflows
  • Slack, Teams, browser, API, and business app integrations
  • Free open-source Community plan with on-premises deployment
  • Granular rights, version comparison, rollback, templates, and forms
  • LDAP, Active Directory, Entra ID, OnlyOffice, and REST API support
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • No free plan is offered
  • Designed for internal knowledge rather than public documentation
  • Professional and enterprise support require paid plans
  • Cloud pricing uses a dynamic team-size calculator
  • Some advanced analytics capabilities depend on extensions
Our verdict

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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XWiki is an open-source wiki and knowledge management platform for organizations building internal knowledge bases, collaborative documentation, intranets, public websites, or structured business applications. It supports both WYSIWYG and…

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  1. GuruKnowledge Base Software 9.0Pricing on request
  2. XWikiKnowledge Base Software 8.9Free plan · 10-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • XWiki — where it wins

    • Free open-source Community plan with on-premises deployment
    • Granular rights, version comparison, rollback, templates, and forms
    • LDAP, Active Directory, Entra ID, OnlyOffice, and REST API support

    Where it doesn't

    • Professional and enterprise support require paid plans
    • Cloud pricing uses a dynamic team-size calculator
    • Some advanced analytics capabilities depend on extensions
  • Guru9.0/10 · Pricing on request

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

    Visit GuruFull verdict →
  • XWiki8.9/10 · Free plan · 10-day trial

    A flexible open-source wiki for organizations that need control, structure, and deployment choice.

    Visit XWikiFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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