A note-taking and knowledge tool with linked Markdown files, a graph view and a free-form canvas.
AT A GLANCE
What should you know about SiYuan?
Local note-taking tool with Markdown, block references, backlinks, databases and spaced repetition features.
- Free plan
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- API
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- Self-hosting
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Our editorial assessment
4.2 / 5Editorial ratingDocument review
Notes · toolkompass.io editorial team · 11/11/2026
SiYuan suits locally maintained, block-based knowledge with databases. The distinction between free local use, additional sync interfaces and a cloud subscription is clearly described. External storage and its setup remain separate tasks.
Editorial assessment of the documented software offering. No business relationship disclosed. No hands-on product test or assessment of the company's creditworthiness. The assessment covers publicly documented properties. Usability, reliability and result quality have not been tested in practice.
Fit for the use case40 % weighting
4 / 5Block references, backlinks and databases support closely connected notes and learning materials. The documentation describes the features; suitability for your own data model needs practical testing.
SiYuan – official product overview ↗Workflow & integration25 % weighting
4 / 5Database relations, rollups and templates enable structured processing. Paid S3/WebDAV interfaces extend synchronization but require suitable external storage and configuration.
SiYuan – official product overview ↗ · SiYuan pricing - Free features, Pro features and subscriptions ↗Costs & limits20 % weighting
4.5 / 5Free local use, one-time add-ons and an annual subscription are clearly separated. Cloud storage limits, the lack of included third-party storage and the exclusion of refunds are explicitly stated.
SiYuan pricing - Free features, Pro features and subscriptions ↗Control & operation15 % weighting
4.5 / 5Local storage and optional S3/WebDAV synchronization provide good data control. The third-party interfaces do not include storage; setup and suitability of the chosen service need separate assessment.
SiYuan pricing - Free features, Pro features and subscriptions ↗Fits SiYuan for your project?
Suitable for
Connected notes · Learning and knowledge organization
Less suitable for
Not yet sufficiently reviewed.
The classification is derived from the claims below and is not an independent quality assessment.
Features at a glance
Documented strengths
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Drawbacks and limitations
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Pricing & billing model
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Review status 11/10/2026. No price guarantee. For paid plans, check tax and usage terms in the source.
Integrations
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Privacy information
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Support
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Sources & review status
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“Evidenced” refers to the specific claim. It means neither an independent product test nor a security audit.
- SiYuan – official product overviewhttps://b3log.org/siyuan/ · retrieved on 11/10/2026
- SiYuan pricing - Free features, Pro features and subscriptionshttps://b3log.org/siyuan/pricing.html · retrieved on 11/11/2026
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