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About

TriliumNext Notes is an open-source hierarchical note-taking application focused on large personal knowledge bases, deep structure, scripting, and self-hosted sync.

TriliumNext Notes is a heavyweight PKM application with a strong focus on structure, scale, and customizability. The official project emphasizes deeply nested note trees, WYSIWYG and code notes, versioning, note attributes, search, encryption, scripting, maps, publishing, synchronization, and web clipping. It is not aimed at casual note-taking, but it squarely belongs in the catalog as a serious knowledge-base and note-native system.

Who Is TriliumNext Notes Best For?

TriliumNext Notes is particularly well-suited for:

Advanced PKM users

People managing very large note collections

Self-hosters

Users who want hierarchy plus scripting

Knowledge workers needing deep structure

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Review Coverage

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NoteFinderz Research

March 16, 2026

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Features

Rich Text

Version History

End-to-end Encryption

Web Capture

Publishing

API Access

Code Highlighting

File Attachments

Custom Themes

Multiple Panes

Ratings & Reviews

4.5

Pricing

Free

Free Tier Available

Project Health

Status

Active

Publisher & Origin

Developer

TriliumNext community

Source Model

Open source

License

AGPL-3.0

Origin Type

Open-source community

Pros

✓ Open source

✓ Excellent for large structured note trees

✓ Rich feature depth

✓ Good for advanced PKM workflows

✓ Strong self-hosted and desktop story

Cons

⚠ Steeper learning curve

⚠ Heavier and more complex than mainstream note apps

⚠ UI can feel dense

⚠ Best fit is advanced users, not casual note takers

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TriliumNext Notes free to use?

Yes, TriliumNext Notes offers a free tier that you can use without payment. Free and open source, with optional financial support for maintainers.

What platforms does TriliumNext Notes support?

TriliumNext Notes is available on Web, macOS, Windows, Linux. You can access it from any web browser, plus dedicated apps for other platforms.

Is TriliumNext Notes open source?

Yes, TriliumNext Notes is open source. You can view the source code and contribute on GitHub at https://github.com/TriliumNext/Trilium.

Is TriliumNext Notes secure?

Yes, TriliumNext Notes uses end-to-end encryption to protect your notes. This means your data is encrypted before it leaves your device, and only you can access it.