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Joplin vs Trilium Notes

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JoplinTrilium Notes
LanguageTypeScriptTypeScript
LicenceOtherAGPL-3.0
Stars57k38k
Latestv3.7.21v0.106.0
Last push2026-10-062026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 10 days between releasesabout 31 days between releases
Active contributors29+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days14+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Evernote. Alternatives to Evernote →

    Full replacementJoplinNotes and notebooks with web clipper, sync through several back ends, and an Evernote importer.

    Full replacementTrilium NotesHierarchical notes with a web clipper and Evernote import, synced through a server you host.

  • Both replace OneNote. Alternatives to OneNote →

    Full replacementJoplinNotebooks of Markdown notes rather than free-form pages, with sync through several back ends and a OneNote importer.

    PartialTrilium NotesA hierarchy of rich-text notes synced through a server you host, without OneNote's free-form pages or handwriting.