BookStack
A simple, self-hosted, easy-to-use platform for organising and storing information.
Overview
BookStack is an open-source, self-hosted platform for organizing and storing information. It uses a simple and opinionated structure based on Books, Chapters, and Pages, making it easy for users to create and navigate content. It's designed to be straightforward to set up and maintain, making it a popular choice for individuals, small teams, and companies looking for a free documentation solution they can host themselves.
✨ Key Features
- Simple content structure (Books, Chapters, Pages)
- Markdown editor with a live preview
- WYSIWYG editor option
- Full-text search
- User and role management
- Multi-language support
- Diagrams.net integration for drawing
- Light and dark mode
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Opinionated and simple 'Book' structure is very intuitive
- Extremely easy to set up and maintain
- Clean, modern, and user-friendly interface
Unique Value: Provides a free, simple, and pleasant-to-use platform for creating structured documentation with full data ownership through self-hosting.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Creating a self-hosted, private knowledge base for a development team
- Organizing personal notes and project documentation
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Enterprise-level collaboration with complex workflows
- MSP documentation requiring multi-tenancy and RMM/PSA integrations
🏆 Alternatives
Easier to set up and has a more modern UI than DokuWiki, while being less complex and more opinionated than Wiki.js or Confluence.
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🔌 Integrations
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Free and open-source
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