SiYuan at a glance
Checked 15 Oct 2026SiYuan is an AGPL-3.0 knowledge base for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS and HarmonyOS (v3.8.7, Oct 2026), also servable via Docker (browser only, with no export or desktop/mobile connections). Data is stored locally for free; sync is a paid member feature: one-time PRO for your own S3/WebDAV, or a subscription with 8 GB official cloud. Most features are free, including for commercial use. Hardware needs are not documented.
RepoQuarry. “SiYuan.” Checked 15 Oct 2026. https://repoquarry.dev/projects/siyuanHow much of Notion does it replace?
2 of 4 jobs. Block-based notes and database table view; sync across devices is a paid member feature.
For sync across devices, see other Notion alternatives. You may also need to build an interface, an API server and hosting yourself.
How much of Evernote does it replace?
1 of 2 jobs. Local notes with web clipping; sync needs a paid PRO or subscription.
For sync across devices, see other Evernote alternatives. You may also need to build an interface, an API server and hosting yourself.
Facts, with sources
Every answer links to where we found it. We read the documentation; we did not install it.
The Docker hosting limitations also apply: browser use only, no desktop or mobile application connections, no PDF/HTML/Word export, and no Markdown file import.github.com · siyuan#docker-hosting ↗ 1d ago
Most features are free, even for commercial use.github.com · siyuan#do-i-need-to-pay-for-it ↗ 1d ago
Both PRO Features and the annual subscription provide third-party S3 and WebDAV data sync and backup integrations, but no third-party storage service is included.b3log.org · pricing.html ↗ 1d ago
siyuan-3.8.7-mac-arm64.dmggithub.com · v3.8.7 ↗ 1d ago
It is recommended to give priority to installing through the application market on desktop and mobilegithub.com · siyuan#-download-setup ↗ 1d ago