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Zoho Vault vs SiYuan
A side-by-side editorial comparison of Zoho Vault and SiYuan — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.
Zoho Vault vs SiYuan: at a glance
What is Zoho Vault?
Zoho Vault adds desktop apps and chases price-hike refugees from Bitwarden and 1Password
Zoho Vault shipped a long-overdue Windows and Mac desktop client in April, layered accessibility controls onto the web app, and explicitly positioned itself as the switch target for users hit by Bitwarden and 1Password price increases. Recent posture is a steady mix of product expansion and competitive-positioning content.
What is SiYuan?
SiYuan rides its 3.7 overhaul with rapid alpha polish on mobile and cross-platform
SiYuan is an open-source, local-first knowledge base. Its 3.7 line was a throughout renewal — a redesigned UI, a kernel plugin system, and a CLI — and the feed since has been a fast cadence of alpha releases (3.7.1, 3.7.2) grinding on mobile editing and cross-platform quirks across Android, HarmonyOS, iOS, and the Microsoft Store build.
Zoho Vault vs SiYuan: editorial side-by-side
Zoho Vault
2.5COLLAB
Zoho Vault adds desktop apps and chases price-hike refugees from Bitwarden and 1Password
◆ Current state
Zoho Vault shipped a long-overdue Windows and Mac desktop client in April, layered accessibility controls onto the web app, and explicitly positioned itself as the switch target for users hit by Bitwarden and 1Password price increases. Recent posture is a steady mix of product expansion and competitive-positioning content.
◆ Where it's heading
The product is broadening client surface (desktop app), inclusivity (accessibility controls), and authentication credibility (FIDO/passkey participation, GigaOm Leader placement). The editorial is consistently framed against the price-tier debate among the consumer-facing password managers, suggesting Zoho wants the SMB and enterprise refugees of that segment.
◆ Prediction
Expect passkey-first authentication flows or deeper MFA integration to land next given the FIDO posture, and more head-to-head Bitwarden/1Password comparison content while the price news still has heat.
SiYuan
6.3COLLAB
SiYuan rides its 3.7 overhaul with rapid alpha polish on mobile and cross-platform
◆ Current state
SiYuan is an open-source, local-first knowledge base. Its 3.7 line was a throughout renewal — a redesigned UI, a kernel plugin system, and a CLI — and the feed since has been a fast cadence of alpha releases (3.7.1, 3.7.2) grinding on mobile editing and cross-platform quirks across Android, HarmonyOS, iOS, and the Microsoft Store build.
◆ Where it's heading
The work is consolidating the 3.7 overhaul along three lines: extensibility (kernel plugins), cross-platform parity (HarmonyOS now treated as a first-class target alongside Android and iOS), and mobile editing polish. The 'step toward intelligence' language hints at AI features, but the concrete shipping is platform breadth and extensibility.
◆ Prediction
Expect 3.7.2 to stabilize out of alpha with continued mobile and HarmonyOS fixes; the kernel plugin system points toward a growing third-party plugin ecosystem as the next surface.
Alternatives to Zoho Vault and SiYuan
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Recent activity from Zoho Vault and SiYuan
Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.
- 1d agoSiYuanSiYuan 3.7.2-alpha.2: mobile outline drag-and-drop and keyboard fixes
- 1d agoSiYuanSiYuan 3.7.2-alpha.1: mobile keyboard and rendering fixes
- 4d agoSiYuanSiYuan: notification switch and mobile table refinements
- 6d agoSiYuanSiYuan 3.7.1-alpha.2: table scroll and mobile sidebar fixes
- 7d agoSiYuanSiYuan 3.7.1-alpha.1: mobile sidebar and Markdown import fixes
- 8d agoSiYuanShorthands on mobile, Kernel plugin system, CLI and New UI ⚡
- 2mo agoZoho VaultThe State of Workforce Password Security in 2026: Key insights from Zoho Vault
- 2mo agoZoho VaultIntroducing the Zoho Vault desktop app for Windows and Mac
- 4mo agoZoho VaultBitwarden and 1Password getting expensive? Switch to Zoho Vault for passwords, MFA, and secure browsing
- 4mo agoZoho VaultDigital resilience: A security imperative
- 4mo agoZoho VaultIntroducing Accessibility Controls in Zoho Vault
- 7mo agoZoho VaultPasskey week 2025: How Zoho is leading the passkey revolution
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Zoho Vault and SiYuan?
They serve adjacent needs but don't currently overlap on shipped themes. SiYuan is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 6.3 vs 2.5), 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 Zoho Vault better than SiYuan?
Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. SiYuan is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 6.3 vs 2.5), 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 Zoho Vault?
Top Zoho Vault alternatives in Collab are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Zoho Vault alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/zoho-vault for the full list with editorial commentary on each.
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.