1. Zoho Notebook
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Notes, docs & knowledge management · 4.7/5
Free note-taking app from Zoho.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with SiYuan
- Built in India (Chennai)
Key features
- Text
- Checklist
- Audio
- Photo
- Sketch
Notes, docs & knowledge management · Alternatives
Best SiYuan alternatives in India (2026)
SiYuan is a notes, docs & knowledge management product from Yunnan Liandi Technology Co., Ltd., priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 2 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to SiYuan are Zoho Notebook (Free), Evernote (Free plan), Supernotes (Free plan), Obsidian (Free plan) and Bear (Free plan). Zoho Notebook is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a SiYuan alternative
Indian support and GST
SiYuan is built in China. 2 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
SiYuan alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches SiYuan's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | SiYuan (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | — |
| 1 | Zoho Notebook | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  Evernote | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  Supernotes | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 4 |  Obsidian | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Bear | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Joplin | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Craft | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Standard Notes | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Notesnook | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Anytype | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  AFFiNE | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Milanote | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Zoho Learn Knowledge | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  Almanac | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Notability | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Microsoft OneNote | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 17 |  GoodNotes | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Nebo | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Apple Notes | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 20 |  Xodo | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 SiYuan alternatives in detail
2. Evernote
Bending Spoons · Milan · Notes, docs & knowledge management · 4.6/5
Notes, web clipping and search.
Free plan
Free plan available
3. Supernotes
Supernotes · London · Notes, docs & knowledge management · 4.2/5
Card-based note-taking app for linking short notes and sharing collections with others.
Free plan
Free plan available
4. Obsidian
Obsidian · Toronto · Notes, docs & knowledge management · 4.5/5
Local markdown knowledge base.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with SiYuan
- Open source
7. Craft
Craft Docs · Budapest · Notes, docs & knowledge management · 4.5/5
Beautiful documents and notes.
Free plan
Free plan available
8. Standard Notes
Standard Notes (Proton) · Global · Notes, docs & knowledge management · 4.5/5
Encrypted notes.
Free plan
Free plan available
9. Notesnook
Streetwriters · Karachi · Notes, docs & knowledge management · 4.4/5
Private encrypted notes.
Free plan
Free plan available
10. Anytype
Anytype · Berlin · Notes, docs & knowledge management · 4.4/5
Local-first Notion alternative.
Free plan
Free plan available
SiYuan alternatives by what you need
Free SiYuan alternatives
Indian alternatives to SiYuan
How to choose a SiYuan alternative
- Decide between a personal tool and a team workspace; migrating later is painful.
- Check offline support if you travel.
- Look at export options so your knowledge is never locked in.
SiYuan alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to SiYuan in 2026?+
The closest matches to SiYuan on App Advisor are Zoho Notebook (Free), Evernote (Free plan), Supernotes (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match SiYuan, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to SiYuan?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Notebook (Free), Evernote (Free plan), Supernotes (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to SiYuan?+
Yes. 2 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Notebook (Free), Zoho Learn Knowledge (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
SiYuan vs Zoho Notebook: which is better?+
Zoho Notebook is the closest match to SiYuan in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Chennai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these SiYuan alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in notes, docs & knowledge management or a category SiYuan also covers, and Yunnan Liandi Technology Co., Ltd.'s own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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