What does BookStack replace?

BookStack is a free alternative to Confluence ($69.36/yr).

Is BookStack open source?

Yes. BookStack is licensed under MIT, an OSI-approved open-source license.

Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).

Yes. BookStack is a server app you run on your own server, and its repository includes Docker files.

A free, open-source alternative to Confluence. Switching saves $69.36/yr at list price.

Checked Oct 17, 2026 · How we check

Self-hosted server

Open source · MIT Linux Self-hostable

BookStackApp/BookStack19.1k★last push Oct 12, 2026checked Oct 17, 2026

Self-host

Runs on your own Linux server, with Docker files in the repo. Setup docs are on bookstackapp.com.

What does BookStack replace?: BookStack is a free alternative to Confluence ($69.36/yr).
Is BookStack open source?: Yes. BookStack is licensed under MIT, an OSI-approved open-source license.
Does BookStack run on Linux?: Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).
Can you self-host BookStack?: Yes. BookStack is a server app you run on your own server, and its repository includes Docker files.