Trilium Notes vs Wallabag
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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Trilium Notes
Hierarchical note-taking for building knowledge bases
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Wallabag
Self-hosted read-it-later application
| Feature | Trilium Notes | Wallabag |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notes & Knowledge Base | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 37,298 | ★ 12,884 |
| First released | 2017 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Evernote, Notion | Pocket, Instapaper |
Why pick each one
Choose Trilium Notes if…
- Powerful for big knowledge bases
- Flexible structure
- Scriptable
Choose Wallabag if…
- Great read-it-later experience
- Own your reading list
- Apps available
Frequently asked questions
Is Trilium Notes or Wallabag better?
Trilium Notes is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Wallabag if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Trilium Notes and Wallabag free and open-source?
Yes. Trilium Notes is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Wallabag under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Trilium Notes and Wallabag with Docker?
Trilium Notes: yes. Wallabag: yes.