MediaWiki

An open-source wiki software platform for collaborative knowledge collection and organization.

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Overview

MediaWiki is a free, open-source, multilingual wiki software used by thousands of websites including Wikipedia. It enables collaborative content creation, organization, and documentation with extensibility through extensions and customisation.

Last updated: Sep 9, 2026

Key Features

Open Source and Free

MediaWiki is free to use and open source, allowing users to modify and extend the software without cost.

Multilingual Support

Supports multiple languages for content and interface, enabling global collaboration.

Extensible with Extensions

Users can add functionality by installing various extensions and skins to customize their wiki.

Collaborative Editing

Enables multiple users to edit and contribute content collaboratively with version control.

Robust Documentation and Community Support

Comprehensive documentation and a support desk help users with installation, usage, and troubleshooting.

Customizable Interface

Users can personalize their experience and interface to suit their preferences and needs.

Reliable and Scalable

Used by large-scale projects like Wikipedia, demonstrating its reliability and ability to handle high traffic.

Developer Friendly

Provides developer documentation and APIs for extending and integrating with other systems.

Pros

Free and open-source software with no licensing costs.
Highly customizable and extensible with a large ecosystem of extensions.
Supports multiple languages for international use.
Proven reliability and scalability powering Wikipedia and other major wikis.
Strong community and extensive documentation for support.

Cons

Requires technical knowledge to install and configure properly.
User interface can be complex for new users unfamiliar with wiki syntax.
Hosting and server management are the user's responsibility if self-hosted.
Limited built-in multimedia management compared to specialized CMS.
Not designed for non-wiki content management or commercial website building.

Pricing

MediaWiki pricing plans
Plan	Price	Highlights
Free	$0	Full access to MediaWiki software Community support via forums and documentation Ability to self-host and customize
Hosting Services	Varies	Managed MediaWiki hosting Technical support and maintenance Backup and security services
Professional Consulting	Contact sales	Custom development and extension Installation and configuration assistance Training and support services

Pricing is collected from the official MediaWiki website and may change. Always confirm with the vendor.

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Key Features

Open Source and Free

MediaWiki is free to use and open source, allowing users to modify and extend the software without cost.

Multilingual Support

Supports multiple languages for content and interface, enabling global collaboration.

Extensible with Extensions

Users can add functionality by installing various extensions and skins to customize their wiki.

Collaborative Editing

Enables multiple users to edit and contribute content collaboratively with version control.

Robust Documentation and Community Support

Comprehensive documentation and a support desk help users with installation, usage, and troubleshooting.

Customizable Interface

Users can personalize their experience and interface to suit their preferences and needs.

Reliable and Scalable

Used by large-scale projects like Wikipedia, demonstrating its reliability and ability to handle high traffic.

Developer Friendly

Provides developer documentation and APIs for extending and integrating with other systems.

Pros

Free and open-source software with no licensing costs.
Highly customizable and extensible with a large ecosystem of extensions.
Supports multiple languages for international use.
Proven reliability and scalability powering Wikipedia and other major wikis.
Strong community and extensive documentation for support.

Cons

Requires technical knowledge to install and configure properly.
User interface can be complex for new users unfamiliar with wiki syntax.
Hosting and server management are the user's responsibility if self-hosted.
Limited built-in multimedia management compared to specialized CMS.
Not designed for non-wiki content management or commercial website building.

Pricing

MediaWiki pricing plans
Plan	Price	Highlights
Free	$0	Full access to MediaWiki software Community support via forums and documentation Ability to self-host and customize
Hosting Services	Varies	Managed MediaWiki hosting Technical support and maintenance Backup and security services
Professional Consulting	Contact sales	Custom development and extension Installation and configuration assistance Training and support services

Pricing is collected from the official MediaWiki website and may change. Always confirm with the vendor.

MediaWiki

Overview

Key Features

Open Source and Free

Multilingual Support

Extensible with Extensions

Collaborative Editing

Robust Documentation and Community Support

Customizable Interface

Reliable and Scalable

Developer Friendly

Pros

Cons

Pricing

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ratings & reviews

Ratings & reviews

Community reviews (0)

Ratings & reviews

Community reviews (0)

Key Features

Open Source and Free

Multilingual Support

Extensible with Extensions

Collaborative Editing

Robust Documentation and Community Support

Customizable Interface

Reliable and Scalable

Developer Friendly

Pros

Cons

Pricing

Featured Video

Frequently Asked Questions

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