xWiki vs Confluence
Atlassian is ending Confluence Data Center. Compare xWiki and Confluence side by side and discover why organizations worldwide are migrating to the leading open-source wiki platform — hosted on MassiveGRID.
Atlassian Is Ending On-Premises Confluence
Confluence Server support already ended. Data Center is next. Plan your migration now.
Action Required for Confluence Server & Data Center Users
Atlassian has ended Confluence Server support and announced the retirement of Confluence Data Center. All on-premises Confluence licenses will expire by March 2029, with instances becoming read-only. Organizations must migrate to Atlassian Cloud (with per-user fees and no on-premises option) or switch to an alternative like xWiki.
Server Support Ended
Confluence Server reached end-of-life. No more security patches or updates.
No New DC Sales
New Data Center subscriptions and Marketplace app sales end for new customers.
No More Renewals
Existing customers can no longer renew licenses, buy apps, or expand users.
Licenses Expire
All remaining Data Center licenses expire. Instances become read-only.
xWiki vs Confluence: Head to Head
A detailed comparison across the features that matter most for enterprise collaboration.
| Feature | xWiki | Confluence |
|---|---|---|
Licensing & Cost |
Free & Open Source (LGPL)€0 license; support from €3.17/user/mo | Per-user subscription pricing$6.40–$13.53/user/month (Cloud) |
On-Premises Deployment |
Always availableHost anywhere, any cloud, forever | Being discontinuedServer ended; Data Center expires 2029 |
Data Sovereignty |
Full controlChoose your jurisdiction, your servers | Limited (Cloud only going forward)Data residency options vary by plan |
Real-Time Editing |
WYSIWYG + Wiki syntax + MarkdownReal-time co-editing with all formats | WYSIWYG editorReal-time co-editing in Cloud |
Structured Data |
Native structured data modelForms, classes, properties built-in | No native structured dataRelies on templates and macros |
Extensions & Apps |
900+ extensionsOpen-source ecosystem | Atlassian MarketplaceLarger ecosystem, many paid apps |
Access Control |
Granular per-page & per-spaceLDAP, Azure AD, SSO, SAML, OIDC | Space & page-level permissionsTied to Atlassian account management |
Scripting & Customization |
Full platform scriptingGroovy, Velocity, Python in pages | Limited, via Marketplace appsScriptRunner etc. are paid add-ons |
App Builder |
App Within MinutesDrag-and-drop no-code app builder | No built-in app builderRequires external tools or Forge |
Multilingual |
40+ languages, multilingual contentBuilt-in multilingual content management | UI translations availableMultilingual content requires workarounds |
Import / Export |
Office, CSV, Confluence, XML, PDFDedicated Confluence migration tools | Word, PDF, HTML exportStandard import/export capabilities |
Vendor Lock-In |
No lock-inOpen source, full data portability | High vendor dependencyProprietary format, Atlassian-managed |
Source Code Access |
Full source code (LGPL)Modify, audit, contribute freely | Proprietary, closed sourceNo access to source code |
Cost at Scale: 500 Users
See how annual costs compare for a typical 500-user enterprise deployment.
xWiki
Open SourceConfluence
ProprietaryMigrate from Confluence to xWiki
xWiki provides proven migration tools and a clear path from Confluence. Over 100 organizations have already made the switch.
Export Confluence
Export your Confluence instance as an XML/ZIP backup. All spaces, pages, attachments, and user data are included in the export.
Deploy xWiki on MassiveGRID
Set up a fresh xWiki instance on MassiveGRID's high-availability infrastructure. Choose your data center region for optimal performance.
Import & Verify
Use the Confluence importer to bring in your content, users, and permissions. Review the migration report and verify your data.
Available Migration Tools
Confluence XML Importer
Import Confluence XML/ZIP exports directly. Converts macro syntax automatically and handles content, spaces, and attachments.
Free & Open SourceConfluence Migrator Pro
Step-by-step guided migration with user mapping, permission migration, version history, blogs, and detailed error reporting.
Included in Business & EnterprisePro Macros Package
Confluence-compatible macros for xWiki that maintain the look and functionality of your Confluence content after migration.
ProfessionalHost xWiki on Infrastructure You Can Trust
As an official xWiki partner, MassiveGRID delivers the reliability and performance your wiki demands.
True High-Availability
Your xWiki instance runs on a multi-node Proxmox HA cluster with automated failover. Combined with Ceph distributed storage and redundant NAS, your knowledge base is always accessible.
Global Data Sovereignty
Deploy xWiki in the region that meets your compliance requirements. Choose from New York, London, Frankfurt, or Singapore. ISO 9001 certified and GDPR compliant infrastructure.
24/7 Expert Support
Our in-house engineering team provides round-the-clock support for your xWiki deployment. From initial setup and Confluence migration to ongoing optimization, we are here to help.
Ready to Switch from Confluence?
Deploy xWiki on MassiveGRID's high-availability infrastructure. Our team will guide you through every step of the migration, from planning to go-live.