Amplenote vs SilverBullet
Amplenote
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| Figure | Amplenote | SilverBullet |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.49/mo | $2/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 11 | 4 |
| Spec score · Note-taking apps | 9.4 (#5) | 8.8 (#35) |
| Collaboration | Notes can be shared for multi-party editing and published as web pages. | Server supports accounts, shared spaces, comments, @-mentions with a Mention Inbox, and edits from teammates appearing as they happen. |
| Integrations | Google Calendar,Microsoft Outlook Calendar,Apple Calendar,Siri Shortcuts,IFTTT,Pipedream,Google Drive | Spaces can be synced with tools such as Syncthing or Dropbox, and Desktop can sync with a self-hosted or hosted SilverBullet Server. |
| Note sharing | Yes | Yes |
| Offline access | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | web,windows,macos,linux,ios,android,chrome_extension,api | web,Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android,self-hosted |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The Personal plan does not include customer support; Amplenote’s help site directs users to support by email, Reddit, or Discord. | Support is available through the documentation and community forum; Server bugs can be reported on GitHub, and private billing or account questions can be emailed to [email protected]. |
Plans
Amplenote
- PersonalPriced on request
- ProPriced on request
- UnlimitedPriced on request
- FounderPriced on request
- PersonalFree
- Pro$5.84 a month
- Pro$5.84 a year
- Unlimited$10 a year
- Unlimited$10 a month
- Founder$20 a year
SilverBullet
- Desktop PersonalFree
- ServerFree
- Cloud on PikaPods$2 a month
- Desktop Pro$50 a year
In their own words
Amplenote
Amplenote combines notes, tasks, and calendar scheduling in four modes: Jots, Notes, Tasks, and Calendar. It is available through web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension, and API access, with offline use. Users can share notes and collaborate in real time. Tasks can be placed on Amplenote’s calendar and, on Pro or higher, synchronized with Google, Outlook, or Apple calendars. Integrations also include Siri Shortcuts, IFTTT, Pipedream, and Google Drive. The service follows a freemium model with a free plan and 15-day trial. Personal is for non-commercial use and limits uploads to 5 MB; Pro permits larger uploads and unlimited devices, while Unlimited and Founder also list unlimited devices. Native desktop apps require Pro, Unlimited, or Founder, although downloadable PWAs are supported. Standard notes are not end-to-end encrypted by default, and attachments are not encrypted, including with Vault Notes.
SilverBullet
SilverBullet is a Markdown knowledge system for personal notes, team wikis, product documentation, and family spaces. Each space is a folder of plain Markdown files that can be opened in other editors, with storage choices including a computer, a user’s server, or a hosting provider. Writing tools include live preview, tasks, templates, a daily journal, outlining, Vim mode, comments, and media support for images, PDFs, audio, and video. Pages connect through wiki links, linked mentions, transclusions, tags, and live queries; an object graph is experimental. Lua can add commands, widgets, and automations, while CSS customization is available through Space Style. The server supports accounts, shared spaces, comments, @-mentions, and edits that appear as teammates make them. It works in desktop and mobile browsers, can be installed as a PWA, and supports offline work that syncs on reconnection. SilverBullet is open source, with free plans for personal use, education, and self-hosting. Cloud on PikaPods is $2 a month; Desktop Pro is $50 a year.