Google Keep vs SilverBullet
Google Keep
keep.google.comSilverBullet
silverbullet.mdSide by side
| Figure | Google Keep | SilverBullet |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $7/mo | $2/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Spec score · Note-taking apps | 9.1 (#11) | 8.8 (#35) |
| Collaboration | People can share notes and collaborate on editing them in real time. | Server supports accounts, shared spaces, comments, @-mentions with a Mention Inbox, and edits from teammates appearing as they happen. |
| Integrations | Gmail,Google Calendar,Google Chat,Google Drive,Google Docs,Google Sheets,Google Slides | 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,ios,android,chrome_extension | web,Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android,self-hosted |
| Purpose | Keep lets people create and share notes, lists, photos, drawings and audio. | SilverBullet is a markdown knowledge management system for personal notes, team wikis, product documentation, and family spaces. |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Google Keep
- Google KeepFree
- Google Workspace Business Starter$7 a month
- Google Workspace Business Starter$8.40 a month
SilverBullet
- Desktop PersonalFree
- ServerFree
- Cloud on PikaPods$2 a month
- Desktop Pro$50 a year
In their own words
Google Keep
Google Keep has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
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.