TriliumNext Notes

Web · Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted · API · Extension

Freedom report

Three barsScore 6.6

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely4 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

TriliumNext Notes is ranked #14 of 42 in AI note-taking apps on Freedom251. It runs on API, Browser extension, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.

TriliumNext Notes plans and pricing

All plans

Free Free Open-source software · No paid tiers · No account required triliumnotes.org · 21 Sept 2026

Free and open-source Free No paid tiers · no accounts · no feature paywalls triliumnotes.org · 30 Sept 2026

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Free plan: Yes
Offline access: Yes

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The record

Purpose: Trilium is an open-source application for note-taking and organizing a personal knowledge base.
Organization: Notes can be arranged hierarchically, with notes allowed in multiple places in the hierarchy.
Synchronization: A self-hosted or cloud instance can synchronize notes across multiple devices and provide mobile access through a PWA.
Search: Full-text search can include text inside images and PDFs through OCR.
Note formats: Supported note types include text, Markdown, code, spreadsheets, canvas, Mermaid diagrams, mind maps and files.
Import/export: Trilium can import Markdown, HTML and OPML and export notes as Markdown, HTML or OPML.
Collections: Collections can display the same notes as calendars, tables, Kanban boards, geomaps, presentations or dashboards.
Automation: JavaScript can run in the app or on the server, including custom widgets, scheduled scripts and event-driven scripts.
AI: AI features are opt-in and disabled by default, and can connect to OpenAI, Anthropic, Google or a self-hosted OpenAI-compatible model using the user's own provider and keys.
Integrations: The product includes a browser web clipper, a built-in REST API and MCP support for external assistants.
Security: Protected notes are encrypted with AES-128 in CBC mode, while note metadata and structure are not encrypted.
License: Trilium is free and open-source under the AGPL-3.0 license.
Support: Community support is available through GitHub Discussions, Matrix and GitHub issues, with documentation contributions also invited.
Mobile availability: There is currently no official mobile application; server instances can be accessed in a mobile browser and installed as a PWA.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best AI Note-Taking Apps in 2026#14 of 42
Best Personal Knowledge Management Software in 2026#11 of 32

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Sources

triliumnotes.org· checked 30 Sept 2026
docs.triliumnotes.org/user-guide/concepts/notes/protected-not· checked 30 Sept 2026
triliumnotes.org/en/support-us/· checked 30 Sept 2026