| Price from | $40.83/mo | $4.16/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 7 |
| Spec score · Knowledge base software | 8.2 (#56) | 8.9 (#11) |
| API | HelpSite provides REST API access, and its support documentation says the available endpoints are limited and may expand over time. | The plans comparison lists XML-RPC API access for Pro Lite, Pro, Pro+, and Community Site plans. |
| Founded | 2016 | 2006 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Integrations | The generator accepts Google Drive and HelpSite offers an MCP server for MCP-compatible AI clients such as Claude Desktop and Claude Code. | Wikidot describes Gravatar integration for anonymous users and says sites can embed selected HTML code from social sites or import RSS feeds. |
| Product | HelpSite provides a searchable knowledge base for public help centers and private internal documentation. | Wikidot hosts wiki-based websites for publishing content, sharing documents, and collaborating with others. |
| Security | HelpSite says it offers two-factor authentication, TLS 1.2 or higher, daily database backups, and access controls for private sites. | Wikidot says sensitive pages use HTTPS with at least 128-bit SSL certificates and describes measures against unauthorized access. |
| Version history | Yes | Yes |
