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Skedda vs SiYuan
A side-by-side editorial comparison of Skedda and SiYuan — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.
Skedda vs SiYuan: at a glance
| Feature | Skedda | SiYuan |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | Collab | Collab |
| Velocity score | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Sparks · 30d | 0 | 0 |
| Top themes | workplace-management, visitor-management, webhooks, api | note-taking, knowledge base, mind maps, databases |
| Last editorial update | 5d ago | 13h ago |
| Website | — | Visit → |
What is Skedda?
Skedda visitors now sign NDAs and waivers before or at arrival.
Skedda's last quarter has been about workplace data: Occupancy Insights, multi-venue comparison, a read-only API beta and booking webhooks. The Visitor Management add-on now lets admins write NDAs and waivers in Skedda, assign them by visit type, and have visitors sign from their invite email or on the check-in tablet, with PDF copies sent automatically.
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.
Skedda vs SiYuan: editorial side-by-side
Skedda
5.0COLLAB
Skedda visitors now sign NDAs and waivers before or at arrival.
◆ Current state
Skedda's last quarter has been about workplace data: Occupancy Insights, multi-venue comparison, a read-only API beta and booking webhooks. The Visitor Management add-on now lets admins write NDAs and waivers in Skedda, assign them by visit type, and have visitors sign from their invite email or on the check-in tablet, with PDF copies sent automatically.
◆ Where it's heading
Skedda is extending from desk and room booking into front-desk work, with visitors becoming a second product line beside the booking data and integrations. Document signing replaces a separate tool many offices use at reception.
◆ Prediction
Expect more Visitor Management features, such as host notifications or ID checks, and visitor events added to the webhooks. The entries don't show pricing changes for the add-on.
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 Skedda 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 Skedda or SiYuan.
Nextcloud
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Mattermost
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Asana
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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 Skedda 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 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 agoSkeddaCollect visitor signatures on NDAs and waivers
- 5d agoSiYuanSiYuan 3.8.10 release candidate 1
- 15d agoSkeddaWebhooks: get booking updates in your own systems as they happen
- 29d agoSkeddaSkedda Companion updated to v1.2: auto-enroll users
- 1mo agoSkeddaSee visitor status and custom fields at a glance
- 1mo agoSkeddaBuild with the Skedda API ⚡
- 2mo agoSkeddaSpace type and Capacity filters
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Skedda and SiYuan?
They serve adjacent needs but don't currently overlap on shipped themes. Skedda 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 Skedda better than SiYuan?
Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. Skedda 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 Skedda?
Top Skedda alternatives in Collab are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Skedda alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/skedda 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.