# Silverbullet: Free Open Source Alternative to Logseq, Obsidian

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/silverbullet
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Silverbullet (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Logseq, Obsidian. A self-hosted, browser-based note-taking system that turns plain Markdown pages into a queryable, scriptable knowledge base you control.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Silverbullet
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://silverbullet.md/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/silverbulletmd/silverbullet
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 6.5k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/silverbulletmd/silverbullet or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Logseq.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (2)
Replacing these paid tools with Silverbullet saves up to $20/mo ($240/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Logseq](https://caniforkit.com/logseq) | [notes & knowledge](https://caniforkit.com/category/notes-knowledge) | $10/mo | [Compare Logseq vs Silverbullet](https://caniforkit.com/vs/logseq-vs-silverbullet) |
| [Obsidian](https://caniforkit.com/obsidian) | [notes & knowledge](https://caniforkit.com/category/notes-knowledge) | $10/mo | [Compare Obsidian vs Silverbullet](https://caniforkit.com/vs/obsidian-vs-silverbullet) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Silverbullet free and open source?
Silverbullet is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. A self-hosted, browser-based note-taking system that turns plain Markdown pages into a queryable, scriptable knowledge base you control.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Silverbullet?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Logseq.

## Related

- [Self-Hosted Open Source Directory](https://caniforkit.com/self-hosted)
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- [Software Categories Directory](https://caniforkit.com/categories)
- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)