Creating a comprehensive knowledge base requires more than just the correct applications. To install and use the software, you also need the corresponding wiki hosting environment with appropriate access rights. There are, however, interesting, resource-saving alternatives for small-scale projects.
Like with blogs, there are many ways to create wikis without having to worry about installation, set up, and hosting. Many providers offer something called a wiki farm for this exact purpose. The wiki software is already installed on these servers and provides the basis for different customers to create their own wiki. The set-up takes place via a user interface in the browser. If your wiki deals with a short-term or limited project, these services can provide an excellent and cost-effective solution. However, it’s worth keeping in mind that your content is available to the public and that you don’t have complete control of the data.
With commercial providers such as PBworks, the price of each wiki varies depending on which package you choose (incl. storage space, number of wikis, etc.) and the wiki software used. As well as these, there are also several free services such as the entertainment platform Wikia. However, these services offer no right to server availability and long-term archiving.