Foam vs Personal Knowbase
Foam
docs.foam.mdPersonal Knowbase
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| Figure | Foam | Personal Knowbase |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $24.95/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 11 |
| Spec score · Personal Knowledge Management Software | 8.7 (#6) | 8.0 (#22) |
| Spec score · Note-taking apps | 8.4 (#65) | 7.7 (#157) |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Note sharing | Yes | Yes |
| Offline access | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | Foam runs as a VS Code extension, and its installation guide says VS Code supports cross-platform use. | windows |
| Purpose | Foam is a personal knowledge management system built on Visual Studio Code and GitHub for organizing research, creating discoverable notes, and publishing knowledge. | Personal Knowbase organizes free-form notes, messages, and ideas using user-chosen keywords. |
| Support | The installation guide directs users to the FAQ, Foam Community Discord, GitHub Issues, and GitHub Discussions for help. | The maker offers FAQs, a support center, online help, and printable PDF help; it says it responds to user email questions within 24 hours. |
Plans
Personal Knowbase
- 1–2 copies$49.95 a month
- 1–2 copies$49.95, paid once
- 3–9 copies$37.95 a month
- 3–9 copies$37.95, paid once
- 10–24 copies$33.95, paid once
- 10–24 copies$33.95 a month
- 25–49 copies$28.95 a month
- 25–49 copies$28.95, paid once
- 50+ copies$24.95 a month
- 50+ copies$24.95, paid once
In their own words
Personal Knowbase
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