Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware

tiki.org
Content Management System
Weekend Project

The Open Source no-code/low-code web application framework for when a standard wiki or CMS isn't enough

How to Replace Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware

Overview

Tiki is a comprehensive open-source web application framework that combines wiki, CMS, and groupware functionality into a single all-in-one platform. It enables creation of websites with any structure type (hierarchical, sequential, matrix, or database model) and includes over 100 built-in features without requiring third-party plugins. The platform is highly configurable and designed for organizations needing more than standard wikis or CMS solutions.

Features

48 features across 21 categories

AI & Machine Learning(1)

Rubix ML IntegrationAI

High-level machine learning and deep learning library integration

Collaboration(1)

Calendars and Event Listings

Create and manage multiple event calendars with full-page or module display, tracker data integration, and site content activity

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Communication(1)

Forums

Asynchronous discussion forums with threading, integration with file galleries, categories, tags, and wiki plugins

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Content Editing(4)

HTML Editing

Direct HTML editing capability for advanced users

Markdown Support

Support for Markdown syntax in page editing

SVG and ODF Web-based Editing

Edit SVG and ODF files directly in the web browser

WYSIWYG Editor

What You See Is What You Get editor (CKEditor) as alternative to wiki syntax with per-page or per-section editing options

Also in: Jasper, ContentBot, INK

Content Management(7)

Content Repurposing

Include all or parts of one wiki page in other pages using PluginInclude

Content Templates

Standardized templates for new content creation ensuring consistency across multiple authors and editors

Flagged Revisions

Content review feature to control visibility of unapproved page revisions

Page Category Organization

Organize pages by category and tag

Page Revision History

Complete page revision history with no-data-loss page version rollbacks

Tiki Modules

Configurable content containers that can be displayed in various page layouts

Wiki/Web Pages

Full-featured wiki with layout control, text formatting using wiki syntax, HTML, WYSIWYG editor, or Markdown syntax

Also in: Juro, Notion, WordPress.com

Data Management(1)

Trackers

Database component for creating forms, collecting data, and making reports with dozens of field types (45 tracker field types) for data input, management, and display

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Design & Layout(2)

Bootstrap-based Responsive Design

Create responsive, mobile-compatible pages that are printer-friendly

Custom Themes

Easily create and use custom themes for site design

Extensibility(1)

Wiki Plugins

Extend and enhance page content and functionality using wiki plugin syntax and modules for embedding features, interactive data, and complex queries

Also in: Labelbox, Obsidian, WordPress.com

File Management(8)

File Attachments

Attach files to wiki pages, trackers, forum posts with download and display capabilities

File Drafts

Create and manage draft versions of files

File Embedding and Attachment

Embed or attach files to pages

File Galleries

Repository and download manager for all types of files (images, video, audio, podcasts, text, software) with statistics tracking

File Gallery Categories

Organize files into categories

File Gallery Check-in/Check-out

Lock files and manage versions in file galleries

Universal Office Converter Support

Support for unoconv to convert document formats

WebDAV Access

Access file galleries via WebDAV protocol

Localization(1)

Content Translation Management

Multilingual website support with translation tracking, notifications, and language selection for internationalization (i18n)

Mapping(1)

Map Integration

Display interactive maps with pan and zoom capabilities, editable objects, and complex programmable logic for GeoCMS functionality

Media(6)

Graphics Upload and Display

Upload and display graphics and images in wiki pages

Image Carousel/Rotator

Multiple image slider/carousel options with Swiper recommended for transitions and configuration

Image Display

Display images with various methods including single image, gallery images, random images, thumbnails with hover expansion, and image rotators/carousels

Media Display

Display wide range of media including images, audio, video, PDF, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files

Slideshow

Create slideshows with single wiki page, powered by reveal.js with options for transitions and other aspects

Video Player

Play videos from any source (local or remote) with support for all standard web video formats and plugins for YouTube and Vimeo

Monetization(1)

Web Monetization

Receive payments from website visitors

Navigation(3)

Backlinks

Automatically maintain backlinks that persist even if page names change

Internal and External Links

Easily link to other pages or external sites

Page Hierarchy

Structure pages into hierarchies with navigation controls

No-Code/Low-Code(1)

PluginListExecute

No-code/low-code functionality for executing list operations

Notifications(1)

File Watch Notifications

Email notifications of file changes via watch function

Publishing(2)

Articles

Content publishing feature with 48 global options and 10 article type options, supports article types like News and Announcement

Blogs

Full-featured blog platform with 22 global preference options and 18 per-blog options, supports multiple blogs per site

Search & Discovery(2)

File Search

Search within file contents

OCR Indexing

Optical character recognition indexing for file content

Security & Access(2)

Fine-grained Permissions Control

Security and granular permission controls for pages and content

Secure File Sharing

Provide secret links via email for read-only access to restricted files

Technology Stack(1)

Vue.js Components

Modern Vue.js integration for interactive components

Workflow Management(1)

File Gallery Workflows

Support for workflows with category transitions

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 48 features.

Buy Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware saves ~$36,960 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 48 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

13 known integrations

BootstrapCKEditorGitLabjQueryPhpStormreveal.jsRubix MLSmartySwiperVimeoVue.jsYouTubeZend Framework