Memos vs Trilium Notes Next
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted notes & knowledge base options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Memos
Lightweight self-hosted note and memo hub
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Trilium Notes Next
Hierarchical note-taking app for building knowledge bases
| Feature | Memos | Trilium Notes Next |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notes & Knowledge Base | Notes & Knowledge Base |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 62,093 | ★ 2,932 |
| First released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Notion, Google Keep | Evernote, OneNote, Notion |
Why pick each one
Choose Trilium Notes Next if…
- Excellent for large knowledge bases
- Powerful and extensible
Frequently asked questions
Is Memos or Trilium Notes Next better?
Memos is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Trilium Notes Next if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Memos and Trilium Notes Next free and open-source?
Yes. Memos is licensed under MIT and Trilium Notes Next under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Memos and Trilium Notes Next with Docker?
Memos: yes. Trilium Notes Next: yes.