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Head-to-head · Wiki Software

XWiki vs Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score XWiki #2 in Wiki Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 10-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 5 features Visit XWiki
Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware #6 in Wiki Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Tiki

XWiki leads on 0 checks, Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreXWiki · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly XWiki
  • Most featuresXWiki · 3 of 5

XWiki scores higher on our rubric for wiki software: 9.2 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

XWiki is the better fit for organizations needing a customizable enterprise wiki. Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware is the better fit for teams needing wiki plus content workflows.

  • XWiki fits best

    Organizations needing a customizable enterprise wiki

  • Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware fits best

    Teams needing wiki plus content workflows

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Side by side

Feature XWiki 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.5
Ranking #2 in Wiki Software #6 in Wiki Software
Best for Organizations needing a customizable enterprise wiki Teams needing wiki plus content workflows
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price — Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 10 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Self-hosted, Cloud
Platforms Web, Linux, Windows Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Email, Tickets, Community, Docs Community, Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features XWiki 3/5 · Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware 0/5
Version history ✓ (best) Not checked yet
SSO support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
API access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Custom domain ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Self-hosting Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Page permissions Not checked yet Not checked yet
Page limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Structured data, forms, templates, and customizable applications
  • Granular page, wiki, and attachment permissions
  • Self-hosted and cloud deployment with broad identity integrations
  • Combines wiki pages, articles, trackers, galleries, calendars, and forums
  • Supports approvals, scheduled publishing, expiration, and state transitions
  • Offers multilingual content, permissions, and built-in SEO controls
Cons
  • Paid pricing varies by user tier and service level
  • Analytics is provided through the optional Analytics Pro App
  • Enterprise AI integration is currently in beta
  • Requires installation on a web server with a database
  • Platform coverage is centered on web and self-hosted use
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of a simple wiki
Our verdict

XWiki is an open-source wiki and application platform for organizations that need more than basic document publishing. It supports internal knowledge bases, collaborative intranets, public websites, and business applications. Editors can…

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Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware is an open-source, web-based platform for building websites, portals, knowledge bases, intranets, extranets, and collaborative applications. It is aimed at teams that need more than shared wiki pages, combining…

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  1. XWikiWiki Software 9.2Free plan · 10-day trial
  2. Tiki Wiki CMS GroupwareWiki Software 8.5Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • XWiki — where it wins

    • Structured data, forms, templates, and customizable applications
    • Granular page, wiki, and attachment permissions
    • Self-hosted and cloud deployment with broad identity integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid pricing varies by user tier and service level
    • Analytics is provided through the optional Analytics Pro App
    • Enterprise AI integration is currently in beta
  • Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware — where it wins

    • Combines wiki pages, articles, trackers, galleries, calendars, and forums
    • Supports approvals, scheduled publishing, expiration, and state transitions
    • Offers multilingual content, permissions, and built-in SEO controls

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires installation on a web server with a database
    • Platform coverage is centered on web and self-hosted use
    • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of a simple wiki
  • XWiki9.2/10 · Free plan · 10-day trial

    A flexible enterprise wiki with structured data, permissions, APIs, and self-hosting.

    Visit XWikiFull verdict →
  • Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware8.5/10 · Free plan

    A broad, self-hosted wiki and content platform for teams managing structured workflows.

    Visit TikiFull verdict →

XWiki vs Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware: questions

Which is better for wiki software, XWiki or Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware?

XWiki scores higher on our rubric for wiki software: 9.2 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

How do XWiki and Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware compare?

All 4 checks we put side by side come out level: neither leads on any.

Do XWiki and Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware have a free plan?

XWiki: Yes. Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware: Yes.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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