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Head-to-head · Wiki Software

XWiki vs TWiki

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score XWiki #2 in Wiki Software 7.4/10 Free plan · 10-day trial Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit XWiki
TWiki #8 in Wiki Software —/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit 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 ↗
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
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
  • Fine-grained permissions for users, groups, topics, and webs
  • Revision history includes previous versions and differences
  • LDAP, SSO, plugins, templates, and structured workflows
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 customer-managed server infrastructure
  • Not offered as a hosted SaaS product
  • Its platform access is centered on browser use
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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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…

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  1. XWikiWiki Software 7.4Free plan · 10-day trial
  2. TWikiWiki Software —Free 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
  • 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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