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MediaWiki.org presents MediaWiki as free software you can download and host.
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- MediaWiki.org presents MediaWiki as free software you can download and host.
Mediawiki
● Identity checkedPublishing · Vendor site 2026-10-04
MediaWiki is the free open-source wiki platform powering Wikipedia and thousands of other collaboration sites. MediaWiki.org provides downloads, documentation, and community resources for building knowledge bases and documentation wikis.
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- Free access
- MediaWiki.org presents MediaWiki as free software you can download and host.
- API access
- Not confirmed on the main page; extension and action API documentation lives elsewhere on mediawiki.org.
Is Mediawiki right for you?
A good fit for
Communities and enterprises that need a mature wiki engine for collaborative documentation.
Before you choose
You provide hosting and maintenance; the Wikimedia Foundation does not sell MediaWiki SaaS from this page.
Wiki collaboration platform
MediaWiki.org introduces the flagship wiki software used worldwide for open knowledge and team documentation projects.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Main page describes MediaWiki as a collaboration and documentation platform from a vibrant community. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Distribution | Navigation includes Get MediaWiki and extension resources for self-hosted deployments. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
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Mediawiki pricing & plans
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What is Mediawiki used for?
MediaWiki is the free open-source wiki platform powering Wikipedia and thousands of other collaboration sites. MediaWiki.org provides downloads, documentation, and community resources for building knowledge bases and documentation wikis.
Does Mediawiki have a free plan?
MediaWiki.org presents MediaWiki as free software you can download and host.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does Mediawiki cost?
No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Mediawiki through an API?
Not confirmed on the main page; extension and action API documentation lives elsewhere on mediawiki.org.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
You provide hosting and maintenance; the Wikimedia Foundation does not sell MediaWiki SaaS from this page.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
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