SofaWiki
Database-free wiki compatible with MediaWiki syntax: version control, UTF-8 and semantic search.
What is SofaWiki?
SofaWiki runs on PHP5 or PHP4 with no database needed. It offers full version control with page history, compatibility with MediaWiki syntax, granular user rights, customisable templates and fields, multi-language support (UTF-8) and built-in semantic search.
What is SofaWiki for?
- A project that wants a wiki with no database needed.
- A team that already knows MediaWiki syntax and wants something compatible.
- A site that needs version control and page history.
Main benefits of SofaWiki
No database: works with PHP alone.
Compatible with MediaWiki syntax.
Full version control with history.
Built-in semantic search.
Who should use SofaWiki?
Teams that want a lightweight, database-free wiki compatible with MediaWiki syntax.
Is SofaWiki the right choice for you?
It's a great fit if…
- If you want a wiki with no database needed.
- If your team already knows MediaWiki syntax.
- If you need version control and page history.
It might not be for you if…
- If you need the most widely used wiki with the largest ecosystem, where MediaWiki is the benchmark.
- If your wiki will grow a lot in size, where a database scales better.
How to install SofaWiki on your hosting
Open your hosting panel
Log into your miHosting professional hosting panel and open Softaculous, the application installer included with every plan.
Find SofaWiki
Installs via Softaculous from the hosting panel, choosing the domain and admin details.
Configure and go live
Choose the domain, language and admin details. Softaculous creates the database automatically and your install is ready in minutes.
Why install SofaWiki on miHosting
miHosting's professional shared hosting includes Softaculous, PHP and databases already configured, NVMe storage with no artificial limits, free SSL and real technical support if you need help during installation or maintenance of SofaWiki.
Install SofaWiki today
Choose the professional hosting plan that best fits your SofaWiki project, or try it risk-free with the free plan.
Emprendedor
— free domain included*
- ✓3 websites
- ✓1 free domain* the first year (annual billing)
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- —Node.js, Python and Ruby are not available with Emprendedor.
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Plus
— free domain included*
- ✓15 websites
- ✓1 free domain* the first year (annual billing)
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- ✓Node.js, Python and Ruby access
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Webmaster
— free domain included*
- ✓100 websites
- ✓1 free domain* the first year (annual billing)
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- ✓Node.js, Python and Ruby access
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Not sure which to choose?
For 1–3 of your own websites, the Emprendedor plan is more than enough. To manage client sites or multiple projects, the Webmaster plan is the go-to choice for agencies and freelancers.
Node.js, Python and Ruby are included with Plus and Webmaster; they are not available with Emprendedor.
* The first-year free domain is included with the annual price. From the second year onward, it renews at the standard price. Prices in USD. VAT excluded.
Not ready to commit yet?
Try it with the same NVMe infrastructure as the paid plans for 6 months, without a credit card. Your domain is purchased separately and free hosting does not include direct support. Upgrade within those 6 months for a 50% discount.
- ✓ No credit card required
- ✓ Softaculous included
- ✓ Upgrade whenever you want
Frequently asked questions about SofaWiki
Does SofaWiki need a database?
No, it runs on PHP5 or PHP4 with no database needed.
Is SofaWiki compatible with MediaWiki syntax?
Yes, it's compatible with MediaWiki syntax, making it easier to migrate content between both systems.
Launch your project with SofaWiki today
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