BookStack
PHP/Laravel wiki and documentation platform with books and shelves.
Why it is included
BookStack is a simple, open-source, self-hosted, easy-to-use platform for organising and storing information.
Best for
Internal handbooks and structured knowledge bases.
Strengths
- Open source
- Transparent development
Limitations
- Verify license fit for your deployment
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