Note Mark vs Trilium Notes
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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Note Mark
Minimal web-based Markdown notes app
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Trilium Notes
Hierarchical note-taking for building knowledge bases
| Feature | Note Mark | Trilium Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notes & Knowledge Base | Notes & Knowledge Base |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 760 | ★ 37,298 |
| First released | 2026 | 2017 |
| Replaces | — | Evernote, Notion |
Why pick each one
Choose Note Mark if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in TypeScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose Trilium Notes if…
- Powerful for big knowledge bases
- Flexible structure
- Scriptable
Frequently asked questions
Is Note Mark or Trilium Notes better?
Trilium Notes is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Note Mark if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Note Mark and Trilium Notes free and open-source?
Yes. Note Mark is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Trilium Notes under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Note Mark and Trilium Notes with Docker?
Note Mark: yes. Trilium Notes: yes.