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Trilium Notes vs Xournal++
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| Fact | Trilium Notes | Xournal++ |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | C++ |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Stars | 38k | 15k |
| Latest | v0.106.0 | v1.3.8 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-04 |
| Release cadence | about 31 days between releases | about 36 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 14+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 8 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace OneNote. Alternatives to OneNote →
PartialTrilium NotesA hierarchy of rich-text notes synced through a server you host, without OneNote's free-form pages or handwriting.
PartialXournal++Handwritten notes and PDF annotation with a pen on the desktop, without sync or typed notebooks.
Trilium Notes
Trilium Notes
✓ signed The latest release, v0.106.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Xournal++
unsigned The latest release, v1.3.8, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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