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SiYuan vs Zettlr
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| Fact | SiYuan | Zettlr |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 47k | 14k |
| Latest | v3.8.6 | v4.8.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 40 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 4+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 14 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Obsidian. Alternatives to Obsidian →
Full replacementSiYuanLocal-first notes with block references and bidirectional links.
PartialZettlrLinked Markdown files in local folders, geared to academic writing with Zotero citations and Pandoc export, without mobile apps.
SiYuan
- v3.8.7-alpha.52026-10-06Support document context menus in graph viewpre-release
- v3.8.7-alpha.42026-10-04Support remembering active tab items in read-only modepre-release
- v3.8.7-alpha.32026-10-03Improve code block indentation handling for pasted codepre-release
- v3.8.7-alpha.22026-10-01Improve document scrolling past fully visible mind mapspre-release
- v3.8.7-alpha.12026-09-29Improve mobile shorthand submission success feedbackpre-release
SiYuan
✓ signed The latest release, v3.8.6, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Zettlr
✓ signed The latest release, v4.8.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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