BookStack (open source, self-hosted)

BookStack is an open source wiki for organizing books, chapters and pages. It is fully free under the MIT license, and you run it on your own server.

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BookStack (open source, self-hosted) is a productivity and SaaS perk from BookStack, free and open source (MIT), self-hosted, with no funding required.

Value: Free
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside BookStack (open source, self-hosted)

BookStack is fully free and open, MIT licensed, and its source is on Codeberg. There is no cost to downloading and installing your own instance, so you pay only for the server it runs on. It includes a WYSIWYG and Markdown editor, page revisions, a full role and permission system, and OIDC, SAML2 and LDAP sign-in for self-hosted setups. Paid support plans exist, but the homepage does not state their price.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Free plan Open source

Funding / backing: No funding needed
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Free with no time limit.
Other requirements: You host BookStack yourself, so the server and its upkeep are yours.

How to claim

How to apply for BookStack (open source, self-hosted)

Steps to apply

1Download and install BookStack from its project site.
2No application is needed.

Good to know: Project site read on bookstackapp.com on October 28, 2026.

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Questions

BookStack (open source, self-hosted): common questions

What do you get with BookStack (open source, self-hosted)?

BookStack (open source, self-hosted) is free and open source (MIT), self-hosted.

Who qualifies for BookStack (open source, self-hosted)?

BookStack (open source, self-hosted) is open to any startup, with no funding required. You host BookStack yourself, so the server and its upkeep are yours.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get BookStack (open source, self-hosted)?

No. BookStack (open source, self-hosted) is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for BookStack (open source, self-hosted)?

Download and install BookStack from its project site. No application is needed.

How long do I have to use BookStack (open source, self-hosted), and does it expire?

Free with no time limit.

Is BookStack (open source, self-hosted) available outside the US?

BookStack (open source, self-hosted) is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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