TriliumNext Notes vs Wiki.js

Comparing two open source alternatives to Notion . Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.

TriliumNext Notes

AGPL-3.0

Hierarchical personal knowledge base with powerful note-taking, rich text editing, and scripting capabilities.

AGPL-3.0

Wiki.js | A modern and powerful wiki app built on Node.js

	TriliumNext Notes	Wiki.js
License	AGPL-3.0	AGPL-3.0
Self-hostable	Yes	No
GitHub Stars	35,984	28,302
Forks	2,392	3,213
Open Issues	792	183
Last Commit	May 12, 2026	May 1, 2026
First Released	May 23, 2017	Aug 16, 2016
Categories	Note Taking & Knowledge Management Tools Knowledge Management Tools	Wiki Software Internal Knowledge Base Knowledge Management Tools
Tags	#note taking #knowledge-management #markdown	#markdown #documentation #wiki

Lightweight self-hosted app for managing personal file-based notes and checklists.

A modern, open-source, self-hosted knowledge management and note-taking platform designed for privacy-conscious users and organizations.

Open-source knowledge base combining note-taking, whiteboard, and project planning in one workspace.

Markdown-based note-taking app with powerful live queries, templates, and a pluggable scripting system for power users.

Straightforward realtime kanban boards for intuitive task tracking with dark mode and collaborative features.

A self-hosted knowledge base for note-taking with markdown support, Zettelkasten methodology, and Docker deployment.