Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- BookStack
- Pricing
- Open source — Free
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Self Hosted, Web
- Best for
- Budget Conscious, It Teams
- Editor rating
- 4.6 / 5
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Open source
What is BookStack?
BookStack is a knowledge base tool from BookStack. BookStack is a free, open-source platform for organizing documentation.
BookStack uses open source pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.
It's best suited to budget-conscious, it-teams and runs on Self Hosted, Web.
Standout strengths include free & open source, simple structure, self-hostable. Worth weighing: self-host maintenance.
BookStack pricing
Pros
- Free & open source
- Simple structure
- Self-hostable
Cons
- Self-host maintenance
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Frequently asked questions
What is BookStack?
BookStack is a free, open-source platform for organizing documentation.
How much does BookStack cost?
BookStack is open-source-priced. It has a free tier.
Does BookStack have a free trial?
BookStack offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does BookStack support?
BookStack is available on Self Hosted, Web.