Alexandrie
Focus: knowledge base, latex and offline-first. Shares markdown and self-hosted with SilverBullet. Rated 4.5 (SilverBullet: 4.6).
Web AppFreeWeb, Cross-Platform
4.5Visit
Web App
SilverBullet
A programmable Markdown notes app you host and open in your browser.
Rating
4.6 / 5
Pricing
Free
Difficulty
Advanced
Works on
Web, Cross-Platform
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What is SilverBullet?
SilverBullet is a free, open-source, self-hosted notes app that keeps your pages as plain Markdown files. Write with live preview, link pages wiki-style, outline ideas, and use its built-in queries and Lua scripting to pull tasks and notes together automatically, all from a browser app that also works offline.
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Pros: what SilverBullet does well
- Notes stay as plain Markdown files
- Queries and scripts turn notes into live lists
- Free and open source
Cons: where it falls short
- Scripting takes time to learn
- Self-hosting needs a server or Docker
Who SilverBullet is for
Tinkerers and developers who want a private wiki they can shape with a little code.
Who can skip it
People who want a simple notes app that works without set-up.
SilverBullet alternatives
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Focus: wikilinks, backlinks and vs code. Shares notes and markdown with SilverBullet. A desktop app, not a web app. Adds macOS, Windows and Linux. Rated 4.4 (SilverBullet: 4.6).
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Flatnotes
Focus: markdown notes and search. Shares self-hosted and open source with SilverBullet. Rated 4.5 (SilverBullet: 4.6).
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TiddlyWiki
Focus: notebook, single file and zettelkasten. Shares wiki and open source with SilverBullet. Adds Offline. Rated 4.5 (SilverBullet: 4.6).
Web AppFreeWeb, Offline
4.5Visit
Memos
Focus: quick notes and journaling. Shares markdown and self-hosted with SilverBullet. Rated 4.7 (SilverBullet: 4.6).
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4.7Visit
Trilium Notes
Focus: knowledge base. Shares notes and self-hosted with SilverBullet. A desktop app, not a web app. Adds Windows, macOS and Linux. Same 4.6 rating.
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.6Visit
Free alternatives to SilverBullet
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nb
Focus: bookmarks and command line. Shares notes and open source with SilverBullet. A desktop app, not a web app. Adds macOS, Linux and Windows. Rated 4.5 (SilverBullet: 4.6).
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Focus: documentation and knowledge base. Shares wiki and self-hosted with SilverBullet. Rated 4.3 (SilverBullet: 4.6).
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SiYuan
Focus: second brain, block editor and backlinks. Shares open source and github with SilverBullet. A desktop app, not a web app. Adds Windows, macOS and Linux. Rated 4.7 (SilverBullet: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
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Reor
Focus: AI, PKM and Semantic Search. Shares Notes and Markdown with SilverBullet. A desktop app, not a web app. Adds macOS, Windows and Linux. Rated 4.5 (SilverBullet: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
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zk
Focus: zettelkasten, markdown notes and command line. Shares open source and github with SilverBullet. A desktop app, not a web app. Adds macOS, Linux and Offline. Rated 4.5 (SilverBullet: 4.6).
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