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Trilium Notes
PRODUCTIVITYPersonal hierarchical notes builder with scripts.
FREEDOM SCORE5.0Open
✓Is it free?
+1.5✓Open source?
+1.5✓Self-hostable?
+1.0✓Data export?
+0.5✓Free pricing tier?
+0.5RELEVANCE SCORE5.0Active
✓Actively maintained?
+1.5✓Large community?
+1.5✓Has public API?
+1.0✓Commit < 3 months?
+0.5✓Stars > 20k?
+0.5About Trilium Notes
An advanced notes-taking system that visualizes connection trees beautifully, with rich local sqlite setups.
WHAT IT DOES WELL
- +Hierarchical mind-maps and note linkages
- +Complete customization scripting engine built-in
HONEST PROBLEMS
- ✗High learning curve for non-power note-takers
SELF-HOSTABILITY PROFILE
DifficultyMEDIUM
License typeMPL-2.0
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PROJECT METRICS
Repositorygithub.com/zadam/trilium
LicenseMPL-2.0
GitHub Stars⭐ 25,400
Last CommitMay 24, 2026
Last VerifiedVerified May 2026