Amplenote vs TiddlyWiki
Amplenote
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| Figure | Amplenote | TiddlyWiki |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.49/mo | Free |
| 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 | 1 |
| Spec score · Notes apps | 9.5 (#1) | 8.3 (#35) |
| Spec score · Note-taking apps | 9.4 (#5) | 8.7 (#41) |
| Encryption | Standard note content uses client-side AES-256-CBC encryption, while Vault keys are never transmitted to Amplenote servers. | For a single HTML file, TiddlyWiki supports AES 256-bit encryption in CCM mode using the Stanford JavaScript Crypto Library. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | web,windows,macos,linux,ios,android,chrome_extension,api | The official quick-start page lists desktop downloads for macOS, Windows and Linux, and its getting-started filters include Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS. |
| Self-hosting | The reviewed first-party pages describe hosted applications and do not provide a self-hosting package. | TiddlyWiki can run as a Node.js application with a web server; the guide says this configuration is more powerful but requires more technical knowledge to set up and maintain. |
| Support | The Personal plan does not include customer support; Amplenote’s help site directs users to support by email, Reddit, or Discord. | Talk TiddlyWiki is the official forum for help, release and plugin announcements, feature discussions and user experiences. |
| What it does | Amplenote combines Jots, long-form Notes, Tasks and Calendar scheduling in one productivity application. | TiddlyWiki is a non-linear notebook for capturing, organising and sharing complex information, including notes, to-do lists, projects and websites. |
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
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.
TiddlyWiki
TiddlyWiki is a free, non-linear notebook and interactive wiki for organizing and sharing notes, to-do lists, projects, and websites. It stores information in small units called tiddlers, which can be linked and grouped with tags, lists, and macros. Search spans tiddlers and supports filtering system and shadow tiddlers. In its single-file form, the data and code are held in one HTML file that runs in a browser without installation or external dependencies. Users can import material from files or other TiddlyWiki windows, and extend a wiki with plugins, themes, colour palettes, widgets, and macros. It can also run as a Node.js application; that setup offers more capability but takes more technical knowledge to set up and maintain. Saving choices vary, including storage and sync options such as Google Drive, iCloud, Dropbox, and Syncthing. The built-in encryption for single-file wikis has not undergone rigorous third-party testing. TiddlyWiki is available across web, mobile, desktop, and self-hosted setups.