Trilium Notes vs Wiki.js
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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Trilium Notes
Hierarchical note-taking for building knowledge bases
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Wiki.js
Modern and powerful open-source wiki
| Feature | Trilium Notes | Wiki.js |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notes & Knowledge Base | Notes & Knowledge Base |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Vue |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 37,298 | ★ 28,727 |
| First released | 2017 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Evernote, Notion | Confluence, Notion |
Why pick each one
Choose Trilium Notes if…
- Powerful for big knowledge bases
- Flexible structure
- Scriptable
Choose Wiki.js if…
- Flexible and full-featured
- Many auth options
- Good content management
Frequently asked questions
Is Trilium Notes or Wiki.js better?
Trilium Notes is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Wiki.js if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Trilium Notes and Wiki.js free and open-source?
Yes. Trilium Notes is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Wiki.js under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Trilium Notes and Wiki.js with Docker?
Trilium Notes: yes. Wiki.js: yes.