Digimindmap vs SiYuan
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted notes & knowledge base options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Digimindmap
Create simple mindmaps (documentation in French)
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SiYuan
Privacy-first personal knowledge management system
| Feature | Digimindmap | SiYuan |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notes & Knowledge Base | Notes & Knowledge Base |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Nodejs | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, binary, source |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 45,670 |
| First released | 2020 | 2020 |
| Replaces | — | Notion, Evernote |
Why pick each one
Choose Digimindmap if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Written in Nodejs
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Digimindmap or SiYuan better?
Neither is universally better. SiYuan has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Digimindmap and SiYuan free and open-source?
Yes. Digimindmap is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and SiYuan under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Digimindmap and SiYuan with Docker?
Digimindmap: check the project docs for container support. SiYuan: yes.