Joplin vs SiYuan
| Tagline | Open-source note-taking app | Privacy-first personal knowledge system |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity | Productivity |
| Pricing | Open Source | Open Source |
| Upvotes | 0 | 0 |
| Comments | 0 | 0 |
| Page views | 0 | 0 |
| Click-through to site | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Readiness Score | 43/100 | 57/100 |
| Launched | Oct 5, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Maker | — | — |
What is Joplin?
Joplin stores Markdown notes and to-dos with sync and end-to-end encryption.
What is SiYuan?
SiYuan is an open-source, block-based note app that stores data locally.
Not sold on either? See alternatives to Joplin or alternatives to SiYuan.
Verdict
SiYuan leads on 1 of the measurable metrics above (votes, engagement, click-through and readiness). Choose Joplin if you want open-source note-taking app; choose SiYuan if you want privacy-first personal knowledge system.
Is Joplin better than SiYuan?
On AskableHQ's community and engagement data, SiYuan currently performs better, but the right choice depends on your use case.
Which is cheaper, Joplin or SiYuan?
Joplin is Open Source; SiYuan is Open Source. Check each website for current plans.