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SilverBullet alternatives

SilverBullet compared with 10 alternatives: Obsidian, Logseq, Trilium Notes, TiddlyWiki, SiYuan and 5 more.

SilverBullet has a free plan. Paid plans start at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use). All 10 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

10 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

Tool	Price	Free plan	Runs on
SilverBulletThis tool	Free plan · from $50/yr	Yes	Web, macOS, Windows, Linux
Obsidian	Free plan · from $4/mo	Yes	macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Logseq	Free plan · from $5/mo	Yes	Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Trilium Notes	Free	Free	Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, Browser extension
TiddlyWiki	Free	Free	Web, macOS, Windows, Linux
SiYuan	Free plan · from $64 one-time	Yes	Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Bangle.io	Free	Free	Web
flatnotes	Free	Free	Web
Jotty	Free	Free	Web
NoteDiscovery	Free	Free	Web
Tolaria	Free	Free	macOS, Windows, Linux

How each one differs from SilverBullet

Obsidian
Markdown note-taking app that keeps your files on your device
Free plan · from $4/mo
- Obsidian starts at $4 per user / month, billed annually (Sync Standard add-on). SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use).
- Only Obsidian lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Obsidian lists a browser extension.
- Only SilverBullet lists a web app.
- Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want their notes as plain Markdown files they control
Obsidian vs SilverBullet Obsidian pricing and details
Logseq
Open-source outliner for linked notes stored as local files
Free plan · from $5/mo
- Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync. SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use).
- Only Logseq lists iOS and Android apps.
- SilverBullet is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Logseq also covers whiteboard and daily notes.
- SilverBullet also covers wiki.
Suits: People who think in outlines and want their notes as plain-text files
Logseq vs SilverBullet Logseq pricing and details
Trilium Notes
Free, open-source hierarchical notes for a personal knowledge base
Free
- Trilium Notes is free. SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use).
- Only Trilium Notes lists a browser extension.
- Trilium Notes also covers web clipper.
- SilverBullet also covers linked notes and wiki.
Suits: People building a large personal knowledge base on a desktop computer
Trilium Notes vs SilverBullet Trilium Notes pricing and details
TiddlyWiki
Open-source personal wiki kept in a single HTML file
Free
- TiddlyWiki is free. SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use).
- SilverBullet also covers Markdown.
Suits: People who want their notes in a file they fully control
TiddlyWiki vs SilverBullet TiddlyWiki pricing and details
SiYuan
Open-source, local-first notes built on linked content blocks
Free plan · from $64 one-time
- SiYuan starts at $64 one-time payment (PRO Features). SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use).
- Only SiYuan lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only SiYuan lists a browser extension.
- SiYuan is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- SiYuan also covers databases.
Suits: People who want notes stored on their own device and usable offline
SiYuan vs SilverBullet SiYuan pricing and details
Bangle.io
Browser-based notes app that edits your local Markdown files
Free
- Bangle.io is free. SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use).
- Only SilverBullet lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- SilverBullet is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- SilverBullet also covers wiki.
Suits: Editing a folder of Markdown notes from the browser
Bangle.io vs SilverBullet Bangle.io pricing and details
flatnotes
Self-hosted notes web app on a flat folder of Markdown files
Free
- flatnotes is free. SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use).
- Only SilverBullet lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- SilverBullet also covers wiki.
Suits: Self-hosters who want a simple notes app backed by plain Markdown files
flatnotes vs SilverBullet flatnotes pricing and details
Jotty
Self-hosted notes and checklists stored as Markdown files
Free
- Jotty is free. SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use).
- Only SilverBullet lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Jotty also covers tasks and kanban boards.
- SilverBullet also covers wiki.
Suits: Self-hosters who want notes and checklists in one app
Jotty vs SilverBullet Jotty pricing and details
NoteDiscovery
Self-hosted Markdown knowledge base that runs in the browser
Free
- NoteDiscovery is free. SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use).
- Only SilverBullet lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- NoteDiscovery also covers templates.
- SilverBullet also covers wiki.
Suits: Self-hosters who want notes kept as Markdown files on their own server
NoteDiscovery vs SilverBullet NoteDiscovery pricing and details
Tolaria
Free, open-source desktop app for Markdown knowledge bases
Free
- Tolaria is free. SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use).
- Only SilverBullet lists a web app.
- SilverBullet is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- SilverBullet also covers wiki.
Suits: People who want notes kept as plain Markdown files on their own disk
Tolaria vs SilverBullet Tolaria pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in SilverBullet

Using the Desktop app at work requires Pro at $50 per user per year; only personal and education use is free.
Desktop is not open source. The FAQ says only SilverBullet Server is, with the same editor and Space Lua in both.
There is no app-store mobile app: phones open the Server in a browser and can install it as a PWA.
The features page marks live sync, the Mention Inbox and the object graph as experimental.

SilverBullet pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to SilverBullet?

The alternatives to SilverBullet in this directory are Obsidian, Logseq, Trilium Notes, TiddlyWiki, SiYuan, Bangle.io, flatnotes, Jotty, NoteDiscovery and Tolaria. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with SilverBullet.

Is there a free alternative to SilverBullet?

Yes. Trilium Notes, TiddlyWiki, Bangle.io, flatnotes, Jotty, NoteDiscovery and Tolaria are free to use. Obsidian, Logseq and SiYuan have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which SilverBullet alternatives work on Android?

The SilverBullet listing does not include an Android app. Obsidian, Logseq and SiYuan list one.

Which SilverBullet alternatives work on iOS?

The SilverBullet listing does not include an iOS app. Obsidian, Logseq and SiYuan list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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