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About Kiwix
Kiwix is a free, open-source software that makes web content like Wikipedia, Project Gutenberg, and TED Talks available offline. It is designed for use in areas with no or limited internet access, allowing users to download large content libraries as compressed ZIM files and read them on various devices.
Kiwix Details
Vendor
Kiwix
Year Launched
2017
Location
Kiwix Association Avenue Auguste-Tissot 4 1006 Lausanne Switzerland
Deployment
cloud, web browser
Training Options
Countries Served
All Countries
Languages
English, French
Users
Students, Educators, Researchers, Travelers, People in remote areas, Humanitarian organizations, Users with limited internet access
Industries Served
Nonprofit Organizations, Humanitarian Aid, Education, Government Services
Tags
Offline learning platform, Open-source education software, Knowledge distribution system, Digital inclusion tool
Kiwix's In-App Market Place
Does Kiwix have an in-app market place?
Yes
How many Mini-Apps in the marketplace?
0
Mini Apps
Pricing Options
Free trial
Free version
Request a quote
Promo Offer
Accepted Payment Currencies
USD
Pros & Cons
- Provides free access to vast amounts of educational content without needing an internet connection.
- Available on a wide range of platforms, including all major desktop and mobile operating systems.
- As an open-source, non-profit project, it is free of charge, ads, and user data collection.
- The ZIM compression format allows massive libraries like the entirety of Wikipedia to be stored on a personal device.
- Offers scalable solutions from individual readers to multi-user Hotspots and servers for communities.
- Content is not real-time and must be periodically updated by downloading large ZIM files.
- The size of content files can be very large, potentially consuming significant storage space on devices.
- Initial setup and content downloading requires a stable internet connection.
- Functionality is limited to reading and searching; it does not support interactive or dynamic web features.