Reor 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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Reor
AI-powered local-first personal knowledge management app
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SiYuan
Privacy-first personal knowledge management system
| Feature | Reor | SiYuan |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notes & Knowledge Base | Notes & Knowledge Base |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker, binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,574 | ★ 45,670 |
| First released | 2024 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Evernote, Notion | Notion, Evernote |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Reor or SiYuan better?
Neither is universally better. SiYuan has the larger community, while Reor is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Reor and SiYuan free and open-source?
Yes. Reor is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and SiYuan under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Reor and SiYuan with Docker?
Reor: check the project docs for container support. SiYuan: yes.