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SiYuan vs Wiki.js

A side-by-side editorial comparison of SiYuan and Wiki.js — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.

SiYuan vs Wiki.js: at a glance

FeatureSiYuanWiki.js
SectorCollabCollab
Velocity score5.06.3
Sparks · 30d01
Top themesnote-taking, knowledge base, ai agent, databaseswiki, knowledge-management, mcp, content-governance
Last editorial update3h ago2d ago
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What is SiYuan?

SiYuan 3.8.9 reaches RC, adding AI-agent extraction of images embedded in PDFs.

SiYuan moved 3.8.9 from beta.6 to rc.1 on Oct 28. The RC's only new item is AI-agent extraction of images embedded in PDFs; the rest of its long list matches beta.5's cumulative notes: pinned agent sessions, backlink filtering by database fields, block-reference collection through database automation, resizable table rows, mind-map themes and node copy/paste, TIFF previews and macOS proxy detection.

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What is Wiki.js?

Wiki.js 3 beta.705 ships a built-in MCP server and page ownership with lifecycle rules.

Wiki.js 3 is still marked not for production, but beta.705 adds a built-in MCP server, page ownership with lifecycle rules, a feedback board that reviewers can edit and categorize, and link completion in the markdown editor. PAT scopes get a clearer dialog, which matters now that tokens are how outside clients connect.

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SiYuan vs Wiki.js: editorial side-by-side

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SiYuan
COLLAB
5.0

SiYuan 3.8.9 reaches RC, adding AI-agent extraction of images embedded in PDFs.

◆ Current state

SiYuan moved 3.8.9 from beta.6 to rc.1 on Oct 28. The RC's only new item is AI-agent extraction of images embedded in PDFs; the rest of its long list matches beta.5's cumulative notes: pinned agent sessions, backlink filtering by database fields, block-reference collection through database automation, resizable table rows, mind-map themes and node copy/paste, TIFF previews and macOS proxy detection.

◆ Where it's heading

The 3.8.x line keeps turning databases and mind maps into structured tools that act on the block graph, and the built-in agent is gaining reach into document content such as PDFs. The release cadence is fast and noisy, with most builds repeating the same cumulative notes.

◆ Prediction

A stable 3.8.9 is likely within days, with little added beyond fixes now that it has reached RC.

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Wiki.js
COLLAB
6.3

Wiki.js 3 beta.705 ships a built-in MCP server and page ownership with lifecycle rules.

◆ Current state

Wiki.js 3 is still marked not for production, but beta.705 adds a built-in MCP server, page ownership with lifecycle rules, a feedback board that reviewers can edit and categorize, and link completion in the markdown editor. PAT scopes get a clearer dialog, which matters now that tokens are how outside clients connect.

◆ Where it's heading

The v3 betas have moved from editor features (live notes, math, draft recovery) toward governance and machine access: personal access tokens in beta.672, then MCP and page lifecycle rules here. The project is building the controls an organization needs before trusting a wiki to AI clients and to long-lived content.

◆ Prediction

Expect more MCP tools and PAT scope options in the next betas, and lifecycle rules tied into notifications for review and expiry.

Alternatives to SiYuan and Wiki.js

Other Collab products tracked by Sparkpulse, ranked by recent ship velocity. Each card links to a full editorial trajectory and lets you pivot into a head-to-head comparison with either SiYuan or Wiki.js.

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Recent activity from SiYuan and Wiki.js

Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.

  1. 8h agoSiYuanSiYuan 3.8.9 RC1: AI agent extracts images from PDFs
  2. 14h agoSiYuanSiYuan 3.8.9 beta 6 (same notes as beta 5)
  3. 1d agoSiYuanSiYuan 3.8.9 beta 5: full notes incl. pinned agent sessions
  4. 1d agoSiYuanSiYuan 3.8.9 beta 4 improves LaTeX paste and import
  5. 1d agoSiYuanSiYuan 3.8.9 beta 3 (same notes as beta 1)
  6. 2d agoSiYuanSiYuan 3.8.9 beta 2 (same notes as beta 1)
  7. 2d agoWiki.jsWiki.js 3 beta.705: built-in MCP server, page lifecycle rules ⚡
  8. 8d agoWiki.jsWiki.js 3 beta.685: live notes with publish-to-page
  9. 12d agoWiki.jsWiki.js 3 beta.672: inline math, personal access tokens, Postgres 17 floor
  10. 15d agoWiki.jsWiki.js 3 beta.661 adds draft recovery and multi-replica git sync fix
  11. 17d agoWiki.jsWiki.js 3 beta.651: OIDC/SAML profile claims, fixed v2 import timeouts
  12. 19d agoWiki.jsWiki.js 3 beta.639: glossary auto-linking and folder listings

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between SiYuan and Wiki.js?

They serve adjacent needs but don't currently overlap on shipped themes. Wiki.js is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 6.3 vs 5.0), with 1 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. See the at-a-glance table above for a side-by-side breakdown of velocity, recent sparks, and editorial themes.

Is SiYuan better than Wiki.js?

Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. Wiki.js is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 6.3 vs 5.0), with 1 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. For your specific use case, the alternatives sections above list other Collab products to evaluate alongside.

What are the best alternatives to SiYuan?

Top SiYuan alternatives in Collab are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "SiYuan alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/siyuan for the full list with editorial commentary on each.

What are the best alternatives to Wiki.js?

Top Wiki.js alternatives in Collab are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Wiki.js alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/wiki-js for the full list with editorial commentary on each.