Logseq vs XWiki
Logseq and XWiki are both note-taking & docs tools. Logseq is aimed at developers and creators, while XWiki is aimed at enterprise and small businesses. Both have a free plan.
Open-source outliner with bi-directional links
Open-source enterprise wiki, self-hosted or cloud, now with MCP
| Pricing | Open source | Open source |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Built for | Developers, Creators | Enterprise, Small businesses, Developers |
| Platforms | macos, windows, linux, ios, android | web, linux |
| Country | US · 2020 | FR · 2004 |
| Rating | — | — |
Choose Logseq if
Outliner fans and researchers.
- Free and open source
- Local files
- Great for journaling
Look elsewhere if: Team wikis.
Choose XWiki if
Organisations that want an open-source, self-hostable enterprise wiki with full data ownership and a supported path off Confluence.
- Fully open source, so self-hosting has no licence cost
- Data stays portable between cloud and self-hosted at any time
- Scales to millions of pages and very large user bases
Look elsewhere if: Small teams that want a polished, low-maintenance docs workspace with monthly billing (Notion, Outline).
Logseq vs XWiki pricing
Logseq
- Free$0Open-source (AGPL) desktop and web apps
- Backer$5/moOpen Collective; insider builds, DB beta and sync
- Sponsor$15/moOpen Collective; insider builds, sync access
XWiki
- Open sourceFreeSelf-hosted XWiki under LGPL 2.1, community support
- Starter€773/yr25 users, XWiki Cloud only, portal support; 3-year term saves 20%
- Basic€1,486/yr25 users, cloud or on-prem, Pro Apps, LDAP/AD
- Business€2,318/yr25 users, SAML/OIDC, IP allowlist, Confluence migration toolkit
- Enterprise€33,990/yr500 users, SCIM, AI integration (beta), account manager
Logseq · Key features
- Outliner with blocks
- Bidirectional links
- Daily journals
- Queries
- Whiteboards
- Plugins
Cons
- Sync limited
- Learning curve
- Mobile weaker
XWiki · Key features
- Page hierarchies, templates, forms and structured data applications
- Real-time co-editing with comments and unlimited version history
- Search across pages, attachments and structured content
- 900+ extensions plus Pro Apps for draw.io diagrams and office editing
- Granular permissions with LDAP, Active Directory, SAML, OIDC and SCIM
- Confluence migrator with 150+ supported Confluence macros
Cons
- Interface and administration feel heavier than Notion or Outline
- Prices are in euros and billed yearly, with no monthly plan
- SSO via SAML or OIDC starts at the Business plan
Logseq vs XWiki: FAQ
Do Logseq and XWiki have a free plan?
Yes, both Logseq and XWiki have a free plan; paid plans add more usage and features.
Which is better for small businesses, Logseq or XWiki?
XWiki lists small businesses as a core audience, while Logseq is aimed more at developers and creators.