Exploring DokuWiki

Can It Meet Your Business’s Knowledge Management Needs?

Why should you choose BlueSpice over DokuWiki?

DokuWiki: A Simple Solution for Small Teams

DokuWiki is a simple and efficient tool for knowledge management, particularly suitable for small to mid-sized teams. It operates without requiring a database, making it lightweight and easy to deploy. Its use of namespaces helps organize content, allowing users to structure information without the complexity of more advanced tools. However, DokuWiki lacks some of the features required by larger organizations, such as advanced metadata management, workflows, and tools for compliance or scalability.

BlueSpice: An Enterprise-Ready Knowledge Management System

BlueSpice, built on the MediaWiki framework, provides a more comprehensive solution for organizations with complex knowledge management needs. It offers a centralized and structured approach to content organization, making it ideal for larger teams or enterprises. With features like semantic metadata, version control, and ISO-compliant templates, BlueSpice is designed to meet regulatory standards and support enterprise workflows. Its built-in tools for content quality assurance and advanced formatting further enhance its suitability for managing large volumes of structured knowledge.

Hosting Flexibility: On-Premises vs. Self-Hosting

In terms of hosting, BlueSpice provides flexibility by supporting both on-premises and cloud-based deployments, giving businesses full control over their data and infrastructure. This makes it an ideal solution for companies that need a secure, scalable platform. DokuWiki, on the other hand, is limited to self-hosting, which requires manual management of servers and resources. While this gives some level of control, it also means teams must handle all compliance, scalability, and maintenance tasks themselves.

Pricing: Budget-Friendly vs. Feature-Rich Solutions

When it comes to pricing, DokuWiki is a free, open-source tool that is easy to set up with minimal costs, making it a good choice for small teams or individual users with limited budgets. BlueSpice offers a more feature-rich, enterprise-focused solution with pricing that reflects its advanced capabilities. While it may have higher initial costs, the comprehensive features and scalability of BlueSpice can be a more cost-effective solution in the long run for businesses needing robust knowledge management tools.

Features in comparison

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DokuWiki

Knowledge base
Integrated management system
Documentation system
Online-/Organization manual
Visual editor (WYSIWYG)
Wiki syntax editor / Markdown editor
Dynamic content elements, Macros, Droplets
(lists, videos etc.)
Create diagrams (draw.io, BPMN)
AI editing assistant
Page hierarchy
Category system

Tagging via plugins

Category management
Templates
Templates with dynamic content
Simultaneous editing
Forms
Forms with semantic metadata support
Advanced Search OpenSearch
Responsive design adaptable to CI
Fast upload and embed files
Customizable permissions
Working with drafts and approvals
Workflows

Available via plugins

Read confirmation

Available via plugins

Reminders & resubmissions

Available via plugins

Tasks
Book functionality
Comments & blogs
Create and manage sub-wikis
Inter wiki search
Content transfer between wikis (with translation)
Multilingual support
Export (PDF, Office, XML)
AI chatbot connector
AI translation connector
On premises
Cloud

Via third-party hosting

Docker
Virtual machine
Password policies configurable
EU GDPR features
Two-factor-authentication

Only via plugins

Audit Logs / Logbooks
Single-Sign-On / SSO

Not natively, only via plugins

Central authentication
API
Community support
Professional support
Installation, migration, updates
Configuration
Trainings, workshops, consulting
Software development As part of a project

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Experience the enterprise wiki in action.

  • Try BlueSpice pro with all features
  • Place and edit your own content
  • Protection by individual access data and SSL
  • Possibility to transfer your data to a licensed version
  • Free personal consultation with our MediaWiki experts

Try BlueSpice 30 days for free!

Experience the enterprise wiki in action.

  • Try BlueSpice pro with all features
  • Place and edit your own content
  • Protection by individual access data and SSL
  • Possibility to transfer your data to a licensed version
  • Free personal consultation with our MediaWiki experts

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