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Logseq vs Violentmonkey

Logseq logo

Logseq

Content Creation

Free open-source note-taking with linked thoughts

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Violentmonkey logo

Violentmonkey

Browser Extensions

Open source userscript manager

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Logseq aGPL-3.0 licensing requires derivative works to be open-source; Violentmonkey smaller script ecosystem compared to Tampermonkey which has larger user base and more available scripts
  • They diverge on capability: Logseq covers Markdown-based notes, Violentmonkey covers Userscript support.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Logseq and Violentmonkey actually diverge.

Attributes where Logseq and Violentmonkey differ
AttributeLogseqViolentmonkey
Pricing modelopen-sourceUnknown
PlatformsmacOS, Linux, Windows, iOS, Android, WebChrome, Firefox, Edge
CategoryContent CreationBrowser Extensions
Founded20202013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Logseq

  • Markdown-based notes
  • Bidirectional linking
  • Graph visualization
  • Backlinks
  • Tags
  • Daily notes
  • Journaling
  • Search and filtering

Only in Violentmonkey

  • Userscript support
  • Clean interface
  • Cloud sync
  • Script editor
  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support
  • Opera support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Logseq

  • Privacy-first knowledge management with local data storagenot Violentmonkey
  • Open-source alternative to proprietary note-taking platformsnot Violentmonkey
  • Markdown and Org-mode file support with PDF annotationnot Violentmonkey
  • Extensible through plugin ecosystem for custom workflowsnot Violentmonkey

Violentmonkey

  • Run open-source userscripts to customize or automate web pagesnot Logseq
  • Import scripts compatible with Greasemonkey and Tampermonkey formatsnot Logseq
  • Sync scripts and settings across browsers via Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, or WebDAVnot Logseq
  • Batch import/export scripts as zip filesnot Logseq

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Logseq

  • AGPL-3.0 licensing requires derivative works to be open-source
  • Mobile apps (iOS and Android) still in alpha/beta development stage
  • Self-hosted with local-first architecture, no built-in cloud sync option
  • No native synchronisation between desktop and mobile versions without setup

Violentmonkey

  • Smaller script ecosystem compared to Tampermonkey which has larger user base and more available scripts
  • Less marketing and visibility results in lower adoption compared to more widely-known alternatives
  • Community maintenance model means slower feature development compared to commercial alternatives

Pricing, plan by plan

Logseq

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Logseq review.

Violentmonkey

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Violentmonkey review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Logseq if

  • You need markdown-based notes.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on macOS, Linux, Windows, iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want bidirectional linking.
Logseq review

Choose Violentmonkey if

  • You need userscript support.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
  • You also want clean interface.
Violentmonkey review

Questions people ask

Is Logseq or Violentmonkey better?
Neither clearly leads. Logseq starts at Free and Violentmonkey at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Logseq or Violentmonkey?
Logseq starts at Free and Violentmonkey at Free.
Does Logseq or Violentmonkey run on more platforms?
Logseq runs on macOS, Linux, Windows, iOS, Android, Web. Violentmonkey runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
Can I use Logseq for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Logseq best used for?
Logseq is most often used for privacy-first knowledge management with local data storage, open-source alternative to proprietary note-taking platforms, markdown and org-mode file support with pdf annotation, extensible through plugin ecosystem for custom workflows. Of those, privacy-first knowledge management with local data storage and open-source alternative to proprietary note-taking platforms are not what Violentmonkey is typically brought in for.
What can Logseq do that Violentmonkey cannot?
Logseq covers Markdown-based notes, Bidirectional linking, Graph visualization, Backlinks. Violentmonkey covers Userscript support, Clean interface, Cloud sync, Script editor.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Logseq: How much does Logseq cost?

Logseq is a free, open-source privacy-first knowledge base with no paid tiers or hidden costs. The software is available to download and use at no charge.

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Violentmonkey: Is Violentmonkey open-source?

Yes. Violentmonkey is fully open-source and available on GitHub, making it free to use and community-maintained unlike Tampermonkey which has a larger proprietary ecosystem.

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Violentmonkey: What browsers does Violentmonkey support?

Violentmonkey works on browsers with WebExtensions support, including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and other Chromium-based browsers.

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Violentmonkey: How does Violentmonkey compare to Tampermonkey in performance?

Community benchmarks show Violentmonkey uses about 15 to 30 percent less RAM on Chrome compared to Tampermonkey when managing many open tabs.

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Violentmonkey: What is the current version of Violentmonkey?

Violentmonkey reached version 2.46.0 as of July 31, 2026, with active ongoing development and regular updates to the open-source project.

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