# Which Wiki **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [December 13, 2007, 10:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-wiki/429833 "2007-12-13T10:47:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![grimpixie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ecb155/32.png) [@grimpixie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grimpixie)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2007, 10:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-wiki/429833/1 "2007-12-13T10:47:43Z")
We are looking at implementing a Wiki at work as a means of controlling and updating our procedures manuals as well as staff training in those procedures - i.e. tracking who has progresed through which training. Features we’d need would be:[ul][li]Version tracking (can be limited to last three/five edits)[_]Access control[_]User friendly/WYSIWYG front end[_]Search/query feature[_]Free/open source would be good but not essential[/ul][/li] I am hoping that y’all could make some recommendations as to which Wiki(s) we should investigate. Twiki is one that has been mentioned - how good is that? Thanks Grim ---
**Author:** ![samclem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a9a28c/32.png) [@samclem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/samclem)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2007, 11:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-wiki/429833/2 "2007-12-13T11:53:52Z")
While the OP is seeking factual answers, this one is better in IMHO, where people can share their opinions. Moved. **samclem** Moderator, General Questions ---
**Author:** ![grimpixie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ecb155/32.png) [@grimpixie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grimpixie)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2007, 12:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-wiki/429833/3 "2007-12-13T12:20:37Z")
Thank you - probably the better choice… ---
**Author:** ![Panurge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/fbc32d/32.png) [@Panurge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Panurge)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2007, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-wiki/429833/4 "2007-12-13T14:00:28Z")
You could try [Dokuwiki](http://wiki.splitbrain.org/wiki:dokuwiki) - the site is an implementation of the wiki engine so you can get a feel for it. I implemented it on a friend’s site a few years ago and even though IANAComputer wizkid I found it quite easy and straightforward. ---
**Author:** ![Nanoda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ce73a5/32.png) [@Nanoda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nanoda)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2007, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-wiki/429833/5 "2007-12-13T17:17:40Z")
If you haven’t checked [Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki) (of course) yet, then you might be interested in their list of [wiki features](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_wiki_software). Frankly the list was a bit overwhelming for me, but it may help you decide between a couple of finalists. I think we’re going to end up with one that integrates with our JIRA db, which made the choice for us much simpler. ---
**Author:** ![MrFantsyPants](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ba0ec/32.png) [@MrFantsyPants](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrFantsyPants)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2007, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-wiki/429833/6 "2007-12-14T01:20:18Z")
[QUOTE=Nanoda] If you haven’t checked [Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki) (of course) yet, then you might be interested in their list of [wiki features](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_wiki_software). Frankly the list was a bit overwhelming for me, but it may help you decide between a couple of finalists. I think we’re going to end up with one that integrates with our JIRA db, which made the choice for us much simpler. [/QUOTE] wikipedia comparison is a good place to start. things to consider: do you want to be able to code custom features yourself? If not, is a good pool of plugins important, or do you just want the basic features? Is the community supporting it active? ---
**Author:** ![Nanoda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ce73a5/32.png) [@Nanoda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nanoda)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2007, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-wiki/429833/7 "2007-12-14T17:23:51Z")
Actually, forget my last wiki grid link. [WikiMatrix](http://www.wikimatrix.org/) is 10x better; it lets you specify requirements, and closely compare only a few choices in a much better way. ---
**Author:** ![Brainiac4](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/brainiac4/32/3534_2.png) [@Brainiac4](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brainiac4)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2007, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-wiki/429833/8 "2007-12-15T04:43:20Z")
I chose Confluence, in part because it integrates well with JIRA, an issue tracking system. The pricing is reasonable, the support is good and the software works well. I especially like the UI; it’s user-friendly and simple. > **[Collaboration software for software, IT and business teams](https://www.atlassian.com/)** > > Atlassian's team collaboration software like Jira, Confluence and Trello help teams organize, discuss, and complete shared work.