TiddlyWiki vs Trilium Notes Next
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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TiddlyWiki
A non-linear personal web notebook in a single file
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Trilium Notes Next
Hierarchical note-taking app for building knowledge bases
| Feature | TiddlyWiki | Trilium Notes Next |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Notes & Knowledge Base |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | binary, bare-metal, source | docker, binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,622 | ★ 2,932 |
| First released | 2004 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Notion, OneNote | Evernote, OneNote, Notion |
Why pick each one
Choose Trilium Notes Next if…
- Excellent for large knowledge bases
- Powerful and extensible
Frequently asked questions
Is TiddlyWiki or Trilium Notes Next better?
TiddlyWiki 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 TiddlyWiki and Trilium Notes Next free and open-source?
Yes. TiddlyWiki is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and Trilium Notes Next under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run TiddlyWiki and Trilium Notes Next with Docker?
TiddlyWiki: check the project docs for container support. Trilium Notes Next: yes.