Learning
Siyuan vs Speak
Both are listed in Learning because they extend the same human capability: knowledge that sticks. They are not interchangeable — the diff below is the reason this page exists, and it is computed from capabilities we could read from each maker's own page.
| Attribute | Siyuan | Speak |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 87/100 | 66/100 |
| Price we read | open source | n/v |
| Free tier | yes | not stated |
| Type | software | software |
| Platforms | iOS | iOS · Android |
| Launched | 30 Aug 2020 | not stated |
| Page status | page read | page read |
| Last checked | 30 Oct 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 |
Only in Siyuan
- Note-taking
- On-device processing
- Open source
Only in Speak
- Live translation
- Meeting capture
- Blood biomarkers
In both
- No overlap in the capabilities we tagged.
Our reading
Choose Siyuan when a searchable place for everything you write down. Choose Speak when working in a language you do not speak. If neither limitation is acceptable, the safest move is to open both official pages and re-check the two facts that matter to you — the ones above are dated 30 Oct 2026 and 30 Oct 2026.