Trilium
Trilium is a free, open-source notes and writing app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Build your personal knowledge base with Trilium Notes. It has 38,248 GitHub stars and is released under the AGPL-3.0 license, and people use it instead of Evernote and OneNote.
- Linux
- macOS
- Windows
- Notes & writing
- Actively maintained
About Trilium
Trilium Notes is a free and open-source, cross-platform hierarchical note taking application with focus on building large personal knowledge bases.
Replaces
Commercial software people commonly use Trilium instead of.
- Evernote
- OneNote
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What is Trilium?
Trilium is a free, open-source notes and writing app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Build your personal knowledge base with Trilium Notes. It has 38,248 GitHub stars and is released under the AGPL-3.0 license, and people use it instead of Evernote and OneNote.
Is Trilium free and open source?
Yes. Trilium's source code is public on GitHub under the AGPL-3.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Trilium?
Download the installer for Windows, macOS and Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: v0.106.0) or the project website.
Can Trilium replace Evernote?
Trilium is commonly used as a free alternative to Evernote and OneNote. Features differ, so check that it opens the file formats and covers the workflows you rely on before switching.