A library-oriented wiki engine and publishing platform, 100% free software.
W
A lightweight, multi-user flat-file wiki engine for surprising websites.
About W
W is a lightweight wiki engine and CMS that encourages you to customise each page's style individually, sitting at the intersection of a website editor and a note-taking tool. Pages are written in Markdown, HTML, CSS and JavaScript and stored in a flat-file database, with multi-user editing, a media manager, comments, maps and page graphs built in. Licensed under AGPLv3, it suits small, heterogeneous personal or community websites built with spontaneity.
W website preview
Live preview of w.club1.fr via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.
W: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
- Covers wiki, cms, flat file, open source — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
- Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.
Things to check
- Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
- Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
- It is one of 2092 tools in the Productivity & Notes category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.
Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.
W pricing
| Pricing model | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
|---|---|
| Free access | Yes — fully free |
| Current plan prices | Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale. |
| Official site | w.club1.fr |
W key facts
- Category: Productivity & Notes
- Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
- Focus areas: wiki, cms, flat file, open source
- Official site: w.club1.fr
W FAQ
How much does W cost?
Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (w.club1.fr).
What is W used for?
A lightweight, multi-user flat-file wiki engine for surprising websites. Its focus areas in the Productivity & Notes category: wiki, cms, flat file, open source.
Where can I try W?
On its official site, w.club1.fr — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
W vs alternatives
| W | AmuseWiki | An Otter Wiki | Automad | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
| Focus areas | wiki, cms, flat file, open source | wiki, publishing, books, open source | wiki, markdown, open source, self hosted, documentation | cms, flat file, website builder, php |
| Official site | w.club1.fr | amusewiki.org | otterwiki.com | automad.org |
| Directory status | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed |
Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.
About the Productivity & Notes category
Notes, tasks, and project tools that keep you organized and focused. The Productivity & Notes category on Tools Hub currently lists 2092 tools. Alongside W, it includes WikiDocs, Yana, Amazing Marvin, Microsoft To Do.
Alternatives to W
Tools in the same Productivity & Notes category that share focus areas with W — worth comparing before you commit:
A minimalistic wiki powered by Python, Markdown and Git
A next-level flat-file CMS and page builder
Free and open source CMS for teams
Open-source collaborative wiki and documentation software for teams
Simple wiki that works without a database and suits small company
More in Productivity & Notes
Comparing tools in the Productivity & Notes category? These related listings are worth a look: WikiDocs — A databaseless Markdown flat-file wiki engine — simple docs, no database; Yana — A powerful note-taking app with nested documents and full-text search; Amazing Marvin — A customisable task manager and daily planner that helps beat procrastination.
A databaseless Markdown flat-file wiki engine — simple docs, no database.
A powerful note-taking app with nested documents and full-text search.
A customisable task manager and daily planner that helps beat procrastination.
Microsoft's cloud-based task management app — focus, from work to play.
Agile project management for teams that deliver — Scrum and Kanban boards.
Form new habits by doing things every day, beautifully visualised.