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MyScript Notes vs SiYuan

Both stand on note-taking apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

MyScript Notes

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

MyScript Notes combines handwriting tools, multi-format notes, offline work, and optional AI study features. Review the free-plan limits, language support, and separate Windows purchase before choosing it.

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SiYuan

Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+5

SiYuan combines structured notes, knowledge links, databases, and spaced repetition, with local and self-hosted options. Review the plan terms carefully: the listed subscription price and billing description do not agree clearly.

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The facts

	MyScript Notes	SiYuan
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows	Android, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	PRO Features: $64, paid once
Plans published	3	3
Maker	MyScript Notes	Not published
Website	myscript.com	b3log.org
On note-taking apps	#16 of 216	#20 of 216

MyScript Notes: what it does well

Supports handwriting conversion and pen editing
Works offline across four platforms
Exports to PDF, PNG, SVG, Word, and Nebo
Offers iCloud, Google Drive, and Dropbox sync
Includes a free plan and 7-day trial

What to know first

Free notebooks are limited to five pages
Free version excludes cloud sync and AI
Chat and study sets are iOS-only
Windows app requires a separate purchase

SiYuan: what it does well

Offline access is available.
Backlinks support filtering and search.
Databases include relations, rollups, and templates.
Flashcards use the FSRS algorithm.
Docker self-hosting is supported.

What to know first

Free plan includes local storage only.
Third-party storage is excluded from PRO Features.
Subscription pricing information is inconsistent.

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