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SiYuan alternatives
The best SiYuan alternatives in team collaboration tools, ranked by Sparkpulse's velocity_score.
Updated Sep 8, 2026
Looking for the best alternatives to SiYuan? Sparkpulse tracks and ranks 12 alternatives in team collaboration tools by shipping velocity — how frequently each ships meaningful updates, verified from official changelogs. For reference, SiYuan shipped 0 meaningful updates in the last 30 days and carries a velocity score of 5.0 out of 10 in 2026. The alternatives below are ranked the same way, so you're comparing real release momentum, not marketing claims.
About SiYuan
SiYuan v3.8.2 brings mobile marketplace, editor customization, and remote kernel support
SiYuan is in an active v3.8.2 beta cycle, delivering mobile marketplace access, customizable editor toolbar, configurable multiple fonts, large list rendering virtualization, independent Agent sessions, and expanded plugin APIs. Alpha builds introduce remote kernel connectivity.
Velocity 5.0 · Last update 4d ago
Top 12 alternatives to SiYuan
Ranked by recent ship velocity. Tap any card for the full editorial breakdown, or pivot to a head-to-head.
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Teable ships unified credential management with per-resource access controls and AI-assisted building with secret confirmation.
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Hive adds webhook triggers and OAuth-connected AI Snippets, building toward automation-native project management
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Tana's voice agent starts doing concurrent background work inside live meetings.
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Paperless-ngx v3.1 ships AI document metadata automation as a hands-off workflow action
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Kavita overhauls its Kavita+ premium tier and integrates Hardcover for book recommendations, its most significant monetization move in three years.
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Slack raises the Marketplace bar back to ten installs while the agent platform consolidates.
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Zoho Sign is clearing the exit path off Docusign while stacking up regional legal assurance
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Two big swings in July and August, and since then Readwise has been paying the bill.
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After opening the knowledge base to machines, Document360 turns on its own furniture
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Simpplr publishes the research that names the gap, then ships the product that closes it
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Wiki.js hits 3.0 beta while the 2.x branch enters security-only maintenance mode.
SiYuan vs alternatives — shipping velocity at a glance
Velocity score (0–10) and meaningful releases shipped in the last 30 days, from official changelogs. Higher = shipping faster.
| Product | Velocity | Sparks · 30d | Focus areas | Latest release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SiYuan (baseline) | 5.0 | 0 | personal-knowledge-managementopen-sourcemobile | — |
| GitHub | 10.0 | 1 | ai-codingdeveloper-toolingmulti-model | GPT-6 Astra is generally available in GitHub Copilot |
| Teable | 7.5 | 1 | no-code-databasecredential-managementai-building | Unified credential management with per-resource access controls |
| Hive | 7.5 | 1 | project-managementworkflow-automationai-tools | Workflows can start from an external webhook endpoint |
| Tana | 7.5 | 2 | meeting-agentsvoice-agentsai-chat | Multitasking voice agent, natural language search and daily briefs |
| Paperless-ngx | 6.3 | 1 | document-managementself-hostedai-automation | Paperless-ngx v3.1.0 |
| Kavita | 6.3 | 1 | self-hostedebook-readermanga | v0.9.1 - Kavita+ Overhaul and 100K Installs! |
| Slack | 6.3 | 1 | agentsmcpdeveloper-platform | Announcing Slack Code |
| Zoho Sign | 6.3 | 1 | e-signaturedocusign-migrationcompliance | Introducing qualified electronic signatures via SIGN8 for the EU |
| Readwise | 6.3 | 0 | read-it-laterghostreadermobile-rewrite | Global Ghostreader reads and acts across your whole library |
| Document360 | 6.3 | 1 | knowledge-baseapi-platformai-assistance | API v3 rebuild adds OAuth 2.0 and scoped API keys |
| Simpplr | 6.3 | 1 | employee experienceintranetrecognition | Rewards Store ships, adding redemption to recognition |
| Wiki.js | 5.0 | 0 | wikiknowledge-managementopen-source | — |
The 12 best SiYuan alternatives, in depth
1. GitHub · velocity 10.0
GPT-6 Astra lands in GitHub Copilot — OpenAI's long-horizon autonomous coding model is now production-available.
Over the last 30 days GitHub shipped 1 meaningful update vs SiYuan's 0, most recently “GPT-6 Astra is generally available in GitHub Copilot”. Its velocity score of 10.0/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where SiYuan leans on personal knowledge management, open source and mobile, GitHub focuses on ai coding, developer tooling and multi model.
Over the last 30 days GitHub has been shipping faster than SiYuan — a point in its favour if release momentum matters to you.
2. Teable · velocity 7.5
Teable ships unified credential management with per-resource access controls and AI-assisted building with secret confirmation.
Over the last 30 days Teable shipped 1 meaningful update vs SiYuan's 0, most recently “Unified credential management with per-resource access controls”. Its velocity score of 7.5/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where SiYuan leans on personal knowledge management, open source and mobile, Teable focuses on no code database, credential management and ai building.
Over the last 30 days Teable has been shipping faster than SiYuan — a point in its favour if release momentum matters to you.
3. Hive · velocity 7.5
Hive adds webhook triggers and OAuth-connected AI Snippets, building toward automation-native project management.
Over the last 30 days Hive shipped 1 meaningful update vs SiYuan's 0, most recently “Workflows can start from an external webhook endpoint”. Its velocity score of 7.5/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where SiYuan leans on personal knowledge management, open source and mobile, Hive focuses on project management, workflow automation and ai tools.
Over the last 30 days Hive has been shipping faster than SiYuan — a point in its favour if release momentum matters to you.
4. Tana · velocity 7.5
Tana's voice agent starts doing concurrent background work inside live meetings.
Over the last 30 days Tana shipped 2 meaningful updates vs SiYuan's 0, most recently “Multitasking voice agent, natural language search and daily briefs”. Its velocity score of 7.5/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where SiYuan leans on personal knowledge management, open source and mobile, Tana focuses on meeting agents, voice agents and ai chat.
Over the last 30 days Tana has been shipping faster than SiYuan — a point in its favour if release momentum matters to you.
5. Paperless-ngx · velocity 6.3
Paperless-ngx v3.1 ships AI document metadata automation as a hands-off workflow action.
Over the last 30 days Paperless-ngx shipped 1 meaningful update vs SiYuan's 0, most recently “Paperless-ngx v3.1.0”. Its velocity score of 6.3/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where SiYuan leans on personal knowledge management, open source and mobile, Paperless-ngx focuses on document management, self hosted and ai automation.
Over the last 30 days Paperless-ngx has been shipping faster than SiYuan — a point in its favour if release momentum matters to you.
Full Paperless-ngx trajectory → · Compare SiYuan vs Paperless-ngx →
6. Kavita · velocity 6.3
Kavita overhauls its Kavita+ premium tier and integrates Hardcover for book recommendations, its most significant monetization move in three years.
Over the last 30 days Kavita shipped 1 meaningful update vs SiYuan's 0, most recently “v0.9.1 - Kavita+ Overhaul and 100K Installs!”. Its velocity score of 6.3/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where SiYuan leans on personal knowledge management, open source and mobile, Kavita focuses on self hosted, ebook reader and manga.
Over the last 30 days Kavita has been shipping faster than SiYuan — a point in its favour if release momentum matters to you.
7. Slack · velocity 6.3
Slack raises the Marketplace bar back to ten installs while the agent platform consolidates.
Over the last 30 days Slack shipped 1 meaningful update vs SiYuan's 0, most recently “Announcing Slack Code”. Its velocity score of 6.3/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where SiYuan leans on personal knowledge management, open source and mobile, Slack focuses on agents, mcp and developer platform.
Over the last 30 days Slack has been shipping faster than SiYuan — a point in its favour if release momentum matters to you.
8. Zoho Sign · velocity 6.3
Zoho Sign is clearing the exit path off Docusign while stacking up regional legal assurance.
Over the last 30 days Zoho Sign shipped 1 meaningful update vs SiYuan's 0, most recently “Introducing qualified electronic signatures via SIGN8 for the EU”. Its velocity score of 6.3/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where SiYuan leans on personal knowledge management, open source and mobile, Zoho Sign focuses on e signature, docusign migration and compliance.
Over the last 30 days Zoho Sign has been shipping faster than SiYuan — a point in its favour if release momentum matters to you.
9. Readwise · velocity 6.3
Two big swings in July and August, and since then Readwise has been paying the bill.
Its velocity score of 6.3/10 reflects longer-term release cadence; its most recent meaningful update was “Global Ghostreader reads and acts across your whole library”.
Where SiYuan leans on personal knowledge management, open source and mobile, Readwise focuses on read it later, ghostreader and mobile rewrite.
Readwise and SiYuan have shipped at a similar pace over the last 30 days, so the decision comes down to fit and feature depth.
10. Document360 · velocity 6.3
After opening the knowledge base to machines, Document360 turns on its own furniture.
Over the last 30 days Document360 shipped 1 meaningful update vs SiYuan's 0, most recently “API v3 rebuild adds OAuth 2.0 and scoped API keys”. Its velocity score of 6.3/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where SiYuan leans on personal knowledge management, open source and mobile, Document360 focuses on knowledge base, api platform and ai assistance.
Over the last 30 days Document360 has been shipping faster than SiYuan — a point in its favour if release momentum matters to you.
Full Document360 trajectory → · Compare SiYuan vs Document360 →
11. Simpplr · velocity 6.3
Simpplr publishes the research that names the gap, then ships the product that closes it.
Over the last 30 days Simpplr shipped 1 meaningful update vs SiYuan's 0, most recently “Rewards Store ships, adding redemption to recognition”. Its velocity score of 6.3/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where SiYuan leans on personal knowledge management, open source and mobile, Simpplr focuses on employee experience, intranet and recognition.
Over the last 30 days Simpplr has been shipping faster than SiYuan — a point in its favour if release momentum matters to you.
12. Wiki.js · velocity 5.0
Wiki.js hits 3.0 beta while the 2.x branch enters security-only maintenance mode.
Its velocity score of 5.0/10 reflects longer-term release cadence.
Where SiYuan leans on personal knowledge management, open source and mobile, Wiki.js focuses on wiki, knowledge management and open source.
Wiki.js and SiYuan have shipped at a similar pace over the last 30 days, so the decision comes down to fit and feature depth.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best alternatives to SiYuan?
The top SiYuan alternatives we currently track in team collaboration tools are GitHub, Teable, Hive, Tana, Paperless-ngx, ranked by recent ship velocity.
How is this list of SiYuan alternatives ranked?
Alternatives are ranked by Sparkpulse's velocity_score — release cadence + 30-day spark count + sector-relative ship rate.
Can I compare SiYuan directly with one of these alternatives?
Yes — every card has a "Compare with SiYuan" link to a side-by-side /compare page.