SiYuan

Privacy-first, self-hostable block-based note-taking app

An open-source personal knowledge management app with block references, Markdown editing, databases and optional self-hosting. Suited to users who want local control of their notes.

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Pricing: Free plan

Platforms: Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

Categories: Notes & Knowledge

SiYuan is an alternative to

Notion · Obsidian

SiYuan compared with similar tools

Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
SiYuan	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted
Trilium Notes	Free	Yes	Yes	Mac, Windows, Linux, Self-hosted
SilverBullet	Free	Yes	Yes	Web, Self-hosted
AFFiNE	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted
Logseq	Free plan	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Outline	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Web, Self-hosted
Wiki.js	Free	Yes	Yes	Web, Self-hosted

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Questions

Is SiYuan free?

SiYuan is free to start, with paid plans.

Is SiYuan open source?

Yes, SiYuan is open source.

Can SiYuan be self-hosted?

Yes, you can run SiYuan on your own server.

What platforms does SiYuan run on?

SiYuan is available for Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted.

What are some alternatives to SiYuan?

Similar indie products include Trilium Notes, SilverBullet, AFFiNE, Logseq and 4 more.

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