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TriliumNext Notessmasi
Free

Free and open source under the AGPL 3.0.

 Freemium

The Linux version is free without restrictions. On other platforms, the free Starter…

Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • Cloning puts one note in several places without copying it
  • Rich text, code notes, canvases, Mermaid diagrams and relation maps
  • Stores the knowledge base on the device
  • Templates organize notes without Markdown syntax
  • Notes live in a database, not plain files, so lock-in is real
  • The interface is dense and takes a while to get comfortable with
  • The free Starter Edition on non-Linux platforms is limited to 20 entries
  • Unlimited access on non-Linux platforms requires a one-time purchase per device
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Downloadable app
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License: AGPL-3.0 License: Proprietary
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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