Head-to-head · Wiki Software
XWiki vs TWiki
XWiki leads on 1 check, TWiki on 2, and 3 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 scoreXWiki · 7.4/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresTWiki · 4 of 5
Our editors rank XWiki at #2 and TWiki at #8 for wiki software; TWiki has no rubric score yet (facts researched, not yet scored), so the checks below decide.
TWiki offers api access; XWiki doesn't publish it. XWiki offers custom domain; TWiki doesn't publish it. TWiki offers self-hosting; XWiki doesn't publish it.
XWiki is the better fit for organizations needing a customizable enterprise wiki. TWiki is the better fit for mature teams needing granular wiki controls.
- XWiki fits best
Organizations needing a customizable enterprise wiki
- TWiki fits best
Mature teams needing granular wiki controls
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Side by side
| Feature | XWiki 7.4/10 Visit ↗ | TWiki —/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.4 | — |
| Ranking | #2 in Wiki Software | #8 in Wiki Software |
| Best for | Organizations needing a customizable enterprise wiki | Mature teams needing granular wiki controls |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Linux, Windows | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Community, Docs | Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 1,000+ integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Enterprise |
| Features XWiki 3/5 · TWiki 4/5 | ||
| Version history | ✓ | ✓ |
| SSO support | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Custom domain | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Self-hosting | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Page permissions | Not published | Advanced |
| Page limit | Not published | Not published |
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| 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… Read the review → |
TWiki is an open-source, web-based enterprise wiki and application platform for team collaboration, project management, document management, knowledge bases, intranets, and custom web applications. It is suited to mature teams that need… Read the review → |
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
TWiki — where it wins
- Fine-grained permissions for users, groups, topics, and webs
- Revision history includes previous versions and differences
- LDAP, SSO, plugins, templates, and structured workflows
Where it doesn't
- Requires customer-managed server infrastructure
- Not offered as a hosted SaaS product
- Its platform access is centered on browser use
- XWiki7.4/10 · Free plan · 10-day trial
A flexible enterprise wiki with structured data, permissions, APIs, and self-hosting.
Visit XWikiFull verdict → - TWiki—/10 · Free plan
A mature, self-hosted wiki for teams that need detailed access and workflow controls.
Visit TWikiFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026






