A fully open source and end-to-end encrypted note taking alternative to Evernote.
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Simplenote Electron vs Siyuan
How do Simplenote Electron and Siyuan compare? Here are the facts side by side: pricing, platforms, open-source status and what each one is for.
| Directory detail | Simplenote Electron | Siyuan |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Simplenote Electron provides the Simplenote app for Web, Windows, and Linux, according to its project description. | SiYuan offers a self-hosted knowledge workspace described as open-source and privacy-first, with collaboration for people and AI agents. |
| Website | ||
| Type | Open-source project | Open-source project |
| Topic | ||
| Pricing | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Not recorded |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Language | English | English |
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