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EGroupware vs SiYuan
A side-by-side editorial comparison of EGroupware and SiYuan — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.
EGroupware vs SiYuan: at a glance
What is EGroupware?
EGroupware's November release pairs critical security fixes with full Stalwart mail-server support.
EGroupware ships a 26.x release every week or two, and almost every one carries security fixes; the 12 November release is flagged with multiple critical ones. That release also adds full Stalwart v1.0 support with account syncing, ends all other sessions when a password is changed or reset, and makes printing long lists about 10x faster. The 23.1 branch closed on 21 October, so 26 is now the only supported line.
What is SiYuan?
SiYuan 3.8.11 alphas add freeform mind maps and plugin snapshots right after 3.8.10.
SiYuan pushed 3.8.10 through betas and release candidates between November 7 and 9, carrying workspace AI memory, database sub-items and a built-in Markdown editor. The 3.8.11 alphas followed within days: freeform mind map relationships with per-node connector styles, browsing and restoring plugin snapshots, excluding assets from cleanup, a built-in date picker and rich text in database primary keys. Alpha 4 adds search and replace in the standalone Markdown editor.
EGroupware vs SiYuan: editorial side-by-side
EGroupware
5.0COLLAB
EGroupware's November release pairs critical security fixes with full Stalwart mail-server support.
◆ Current state
EGroupware ships a 26.x release every week or two, and almost every one carries security fixes; the 12 November release is flagged with multiple critical ones. That release also adds full Stalwart v1.0 support with account syncing, ends all other sessions when a password is changed or reset, and makes printing long lists about 10x faster. The 23.1 branch closed on 21 October, so 26 is now the only supported line.
◆ Where it's heading
Two threads run through the autumn releases: a steady stream of security patches and continued mail work (unseen mail on top, large-recipient warnings, invoice OCR, now Stalwart). The UI is also being modernised, with edit dialogs moving off tables to responsive layouts. The Stalwart integration points to EGroupware pairing itself with a specific self-hosted mail server rather than staying a generic IMAP client.
◆ Prediction
Expect the next 26.x release within two weeks with more security fixes, and further Stalwart-related mail features following the v1.0 integration.
SiYuan
5.0COLLAB
SiYuan 3.8.11 alphas add freeform mind maps and plugin snapshots right after 3.8.10.
◆ Current state
SiYuan pushed 3.8.10 through betas and release candidates between November 7 and 9, carrying workspace AI memory, database sub-items and a built-in Markdown editor. The 3.8.11 alphas followed within days: freeform mind map relationships with per-node connector styles, browsing and restoring plugin snapshots, excluding assets from cleanup, a built-in date picker and rich text in database primary keys. Alpha 4 adds search and replace in the standalone Markdown editor.
◆ Where it's heading
SiYuan works in fast public cycles, with the next version's alphas starting as soon as the last one stabilises. 3.8.11 is about polish and editing depth: mind maps, databases and the new Markdown editor all get more control.
◆ Prediction
Expect more 3.8.11 alphas, then betas and release candidates with the same list, following the 3.8.10 pattern.
Alternatives to EGroupware and SiYuan
Other Collab products tracked by Sparkpulse, ranked by recent ship velocity. Each card links to a full editorial trajectory and lets you pivot into a head-to-head comparison with either EGroupware or SiYuan.
Nextcloud
Nextcloud's November patches lean on preview speed and sharing fixes across three branches.
Mattermost
Mattermost v12.1 puts bots and burn-after-reading messages under the same access rules.
Asana
Asana lets Division admins run their own custom roles, on top Enterprise plans only.
Double
Double turns a recorded Chrome session into an agent that repeats the task.
Hive
Hive turns reporting into a planning tool: shared inputs, grouped values, per-person drill-downs.
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Recent activity from EGroupware and SiYuan
Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.
- 18h agoSiYuanSiYuan 3.8.11 alpha 4 adds search and replace to Markdown editor
- 1d agoEGroupwareCritical security fixes plus full Stalwart v1.0 mail support
- 1d agoSiYuanSiYuan 3.8.11 alpha: freeform mind maps, plugin snapshots
- 4d agoSiYuanSiYuan 3.8.10 RC5: related database views, better LAN sync
- 4d agoSiYuanSiYuan 3.8.10 RC3: AI memory, database sub-items near stable
- 5d agoSiYuanSiYuan 3.8.10 release candidate 2
- 5d agoSiYuanSiYuan 3.8.10 release candidate 1
- 14d agoEGroupware26.10.20261030 fixes a critical flaw and TinyMCE issue
- 23d agoEGroupwareFinal 23.1 release ends the branch with security fixes
- 23d agoEGroupware26.10.20261021 updates PHP and fixes admin actions
- 28d agoEGroupwareMemory-leak fixes and unseen-mail-on-top option
- 29d agoEGroupwareSecurity fixes plus large-recipient warning and invoice OCR
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between EGroupware and SiYuan?
They serve adjacent needs but don't currently overlap on shipped themes. EGroupware and SiYuan are shipping at a similar cadence (velocity 5.0 vs 5.0, both within Sparkpulse's "active" band). See the at-a-glance table above for a side-by-side breakdown of velocity, recent sparks, and editorial themes.
Is EGroupware better than SiYuan?
Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. EGroupware and SiYuan are shipping at a similar cadence (velocity 5.0 vs 5.0, both within Sparkpulse's "active" band). For your specific use case, the alternatives sections above list other Collab products to evaluate alongside.
What are the best alternatives to EGroupware?
Top EGroupware alternatives in Collab are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "EGroupware alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/egroupware for the full list with editorial commentary on each.
What are the best alternatives to SiYuan?
Top SiYuan alternatives in Collab are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "SiYuan alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/siyuan for the full list with editorial commentary on each.