Head-to-head · Game Wiki Software
wiki.gg vs Miraheze
wiki.gg leads on 0 checks, Miraheze on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scorewiki.gg · 9.1/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresMiraheze · 5 of 5
wiki.gg scores higher on our rubric for game wiki software: 9.1 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.
Miraheze offers custom domain; wiki.gg doesn't.
wiki.gg is the better fit for free hosted MediaWiki game wikis. Miraheze is the better fit for free customizable hosted wiki projects.
- wiki.gg fits best
Free hosted MediaWiki game wikis
- Miraheze fits best
Free customizable hosted wiki projects
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Side by side
| Feature | wiki.gg 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Miraheze 8.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.1 |
| Ranking | #3 in Game Wiki Software | #7 in Game Wiki Software |
| Best for | Free hosted MediaWiki game wikis | Free customizable hosted wiki projects |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Tickets, Community, Docs | Email, Community, Docs, Tickets |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features wiki.gg 4/5 · Miraheze 5/5 | ||
| Custom domain | — | ✓ (best) |
| Role permissions | ✓ | ✓ |
| Revision history | ✓ | ✓ |
| Media uploads | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Storage limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | wiki.gg is a hosted MediaWiki platform for creating collaboratively edited knowledge bases. It is aimed primarily at game communities, fan projects, developers, and editors building public reference resources, while also supporting… Read the review → |
Miraheze is a free, ad-free hosted wiki platform built on MediaWiki. It suits individuals, volunteer communities, and organizations creating game wikis or other shared knowledge projects without managing their own infrastructure. Wiki… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
wiki.gg — where it wins
- Free hosted MediaWiki wikis with revision tracking and permissions
- VisualEditor, uploads, theming, and comments on supported wikis
- MediaWiki API access supports automation and integrations
Where it doesn't
- New wiki applications are currently closed
- Wikis use wiki.gg subdomains, not customer-supplied custom domains
- VisualEditor and comments are available only on supported wikis
Miraheze — where it wins
- Free, ad-free hosting with custom domain support
- VisualEditor, uploads, history, permissions, and API support
- Access to more than 300 MediaWiki extensions and skins
Where it doesn't
- A general wiki host rather than a game-specific product
- Configuration depends on wiki administrators
- Web is the listed platform
- wiki.gg9.1/10 · Free plan
A focused free host for collaborative MediaWiki game wikis.
Visit wiki.ggFull verdict → - Miraheze8.1/10 · Free plan
A flexible free host for communities that want a customizable MediaWiki wiki.
Visit MirahezeFull verdict →
wiki.gg vs Miraheze: questions
Which is better for game wiki software, wiki.gg or Miraheze?
wiki.gg scores higher on our rubric for game wiki software: 9.1 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.
How do wiki.gg and Miraheze compare?
Of the 6 checks we put side by side, wiki.gg leads on none, Miraheze on 1, and 5 are level. Custom domain only on Miraheze.
Do wiki.gg and Miraheze have a free plan?
wiki.gg: Yes. Miraheze: Yes.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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