--- description: Learn how BookStack can help your business. GetApp provides users in Ireland with the most detailed information on software tools, prices and features. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: BookStack Price, Reviews & Ratings | GetApp Ireland 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Knowledge Management Software](/directory/257/knowledge-management/software) > [BookStack](/software/2054242/bookstack) # BookStack Canonical: https://www.getapp.ie/software/2054242/bookstack > BookStack is an open-source documentation platform focused on providing an easy-to-use experience within mixed-technical-skill environments. > > Verdict: Rated **5.0/5** by 3 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Key benefits of BookStack Free and open-source solution Focused on usability with a beautiful and simple design WYSIWYG or markdown editing experience OIDC, SAML2, LDAP or email authentication options Built-in draw.io integration A range of interface language options Simple and familiar hosting requirements Mature project with over six years of experience Focused and simple content hierarchy ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **5.0/5** | 3 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 100% | (10/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: BookStack ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Other - **Pricing Details**: BookStack is free and open source, under the MIT license. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Catalan, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 208 more ## Features - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Catalog Management - Commenting/Notes - Customisable Branding - Customisable Templates - Drag & Drop - Full Text Search - Knowledge Base Management - Multi-Language - SSL Security - Single Sign On ## Support Options - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base ## Category - [Knowledge Management Software](https://www.getapp.ie/directory/257/knowledge-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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As a user I found it very easy to learn. ----- ### "Great product for creating wikis to document common processes" — 5.0/5 > **Tom** | *4 February 2022* | Higher Education | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: + The support of Markdown and the preview of the documentation. + The automatic creation of a page contents using headings. + Pre-made structure of Shelves \> Books \> Chapters \> Pages helps to get started. + Numerous IDM integrations including apps like Slack. + Auto-save of drafts. > > **Cons**: - Pre-made structure of Shelves \> Books \> Chapters \> Pages is limiting. - File upload is only through a small droppable area which can cause you to loose the page. - Very limited visual customisation. > > Easy to upgrade and maintain with regular ongoing updates from the developer, however the product is conceptually limited by the developers desire to retain the Shelves \> Books \> Chapters \> Pages structure, rather than abstracting these into a default set that could be customised. ----- ### "Aplicación de Wiki y gestor documental sencilla y directa." — 5.0/5 > **David** | *29 March 2023* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Facilidad de uso. Es prácticamente instalar y funcionar. Rápida, intuitiva, pero no por ello poco potente. Posee todas las características que una aplicación de este tipo tiene que tener; Control de Versiones, editor potente, facilidades para organizar la información. Su estructura en estantes y libros resulta sumamente cómoda a la hora de asignar permisos. > > **Cons**: Un poco mas de personalización gráfica y de elementos que se pueden visualizar o no, dependiendo del rol que se esté utilizando. ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.ie/software/2054242/bookstack) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | ----- ## Structured Data