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Trilium Notes alternatives
The best Trilium Notes alternatives in team collaboration tools, ranked by Sparkpulse's velocity_score.
Updated Sep 8, 2026
Looking for the best alternatives to Trilium Notes? Sparkpulse tracks and ranks 12 alternatives in team collaboration tools by shipping velocity — how frequently each ships meaningful updates, verified from official changelogs. For reference, Trilium Notes shipped 1 meaningful update in the last 30 days and carries a velocity score of 6.3 out of 10 in 2026. The alternatives below are ranked the same way, so you're comparing real release momentum, not marketing claims.
About Trilium Notes
Trilium spent a year adding what notes can hold; now it is fixing what happens to them.
Trilium Notes is a self-hosted hierarchical note application with an unusually broad content model — text, code, canvases, mind maps, and since 0.103.0 spreadsheets with formulas and OCR-extracted text from images, PDFs and Office files. Releases are large, quarterly, and explicit about breakage. The current release turns that attention inward: the database itself becomes something you can measure, clean, repair, and restore.
Velocity 6.3 · Last update 18d ago
Top 12 alternatives to Trilium Notes
Ranked by recent ship velocity. Tap any card for the full editorial breakdown, or pivot to a head-to-head.
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Teable ships unified credential management with per-resource access controls and AI-assisted building with secret confirmation.
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Hive adds webhook triggers and OAuth-connected AI Snippets, building toward automation-native project management
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Tana's voice agent starts doing concurrent background work inside live meetings.
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Paperless-ngx v3.1 ships AI document metadata automation as a hands-off workflow action
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Kavita overhauls its Kavita+ premium tier and integrates Hardcover for book recommendations, its most significant monetization move in three years.
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Slack raises the Marketplace bar back to ten installs while the agent platform consolidates.
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Zoho Sign is clearing the exit path off Docusign while stacking up regional legal assurance
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Two big swings in July and August, and since then Readwise has been paying the bill.
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After opening the knowledge base to machines, Document360 turns on its own furniture
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Simpplr publishes the research that names the gap, then ships the product that closes it
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Wiki.js hits 3.0 beta while the 2.x branch enters security-only maintenance mode.
Trilium Notes vs alternatives — shipping velocity at a glance
Velocity score (0–10) and meaningful releases shipped in the last 30 days, from official changelogs. Higher = shipping faster.
| Product | Velocity | Sparks · 30d | Focus areas | Latest release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trilium Notes (baseline) | 6.3 | 1 | self-hostednote-takingknowledge-base | Backups become restorable and the database becomes manageable |
| GitHub | 10.0 | 1 | ai-codingdeveloper-toolingmulti-model | GPT-6 Astra is generally available in GitHub Copilot |
| Teable | 7.5 | 1 | no-code-databasecredential-managementai-building | Unified credential management with per-resource access controls |
| Hive | 7.5 | 1 | project-managementworkflow-automationai-tools | Workflows can start from an external webhook endpoint |
| Tana | 7.5 | 2 | meeting-agentsvoice-agentsai-chat | Multitasking voice agent, natural language search and daily briefs |
| Paperless-ngx | 6.3 | 1 | document-managementself-hostedai-automation | Paperless-ngx v3.1.0 |
| Kavita | 6.3 | 1 | self-hostedebook-readermanga | v0.9.1 - Kavita+ Overhaul and 100K Installs! |
| Slack | 6.3 | 1 | agentsmcpdeveloper-platform | Announcing Slack Code |
| Zoho Sign | 6.3 | 1 | e-signaturedocusign-migrationcompliance | Introducing qualified electronic signatures via SIGN8 for the EU |
| Readwise | 6.3 | 0 | read-it-laterghostreadermobile-rewrite | Global Ghostreader reads and acts across your whole library |
| Document360 | 6.3 | 1 | knowledge-baseapi-platformai-assistance | API v3 rebuild adds OAuth 2.0 and scoped API keys |
| Simpplr | 6.3 | 1 | employee experienceintranetrecognition | Rewards Store ships, adding redemption to recognition |
| Wiki.js | 5.0 | 0 | wikiknowledge-managementopen-source | — |
The 12 best Trilium Notes alternatives, in depth
1. GitHub · velocity 10.0
GPT-6 Astra lands in GitHub Copilot — OpenAI's long-horizon autonomous coding model is now production-available.
Over the last 30 days GitHub shipped 1 meaningful update vs Trilium Notes's 1, most recently “GPT-6 Astra is generally available in GitHub Copilot”. Its velocity score of 10.0/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where Trilium Notes leans on self hosted, note taking and knowledge base, GitHub focuses on ai coding, developer tooling and multi model.
GitHub and Trilium Notes have shipped at a similar pace over the last 30 days, so the decision comes down to fit and feature depth.
Full GitHub trajectory → · Compare Trilium Notes vs GitHub →
2. Teable · velocity 7.5
Teable ships unified credential management with per-resource access controls and AI-assisted building with secret confirmation.
Over the last 30 days Teable shipped 1 meaningful update vs Trilium Notes's 1, most recently “Unified credential management with per-resource access controls”. Its velocity score of 7.5/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where Trilium Notes leans on self hosted, note taking and knowledge base, Teable focuses on no code database, credential management and ai building.
Teable and Trilium Notes have shipped at a similar pace over the last 30 days, so the decision comes down to fit and feature depth.
Full Teable trajectory → · Compare Trilium Notes vs Teable →
3. Hive · velocity 7.5
Hive adds webhook triggers and OAuth-connected AI Snippets, building toward automation-native project management.
Over the last 30 days Hive shipped 1 meaningful update vs Trilium Notes's 1, most recently “Workflows can start from an external webhook endpoint”. Its velocity score of 7.5/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where Trilium Notes leans on self hosted, note taking and knowledge base, Hive focuses on project management, workflow automation and ai tools.
Hive and Trilium Notes have shipped at a similar pace over the last 30 days, so the decision comes down to fit and feature depth.
4. Tana · velocity 7.5
Tana's voice agent starts doing concurrent background work inside live meetings.
Over the last 30 days Tana shipped 2 meaningful updates vs Trilium Notes's 1, most recently “Multitasking voice agent, natural language search and daily briefs”. Its velocity score of 7.5/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where Trilium Notes leans on self hosted, note taking and knowledge base, Tana focuses on meeting agents, voice agents and ai chat.
Over the last 30 days Tana has been shipping faster than Trilium Notes — a point in its favour if release momentum matters to you.
5. Paperless-ngx · velocity 6.3
Paperless-ngx v3.1 ships AI document metadata automation as a hands-off workflow action.
Over the last 30 days Paperless-ngx shipped 1 meaningful update vs Trilium Notes's 1, most recently “Paperless-ngx v3.1.0”. Its velocity score of 6.3/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where Trilium Notes leans on self hosted, note taking and knowledge base, Paperless-ngx focuses on document management, self hosted and ai automation.
Paperless-ngx and Trilium Notes have shipped at a similar pace over the last 30 days, so the decision comes down to fit and feature depth.
Full Paperless-ngx trajectory → · Compare Trilium Notes vs Paperless-ngx →
6. Kavita · velocity 6.3
Kavita overhauls its Kavita+ premium tier and integrates Hardcover for book recommendations, its most significant monetization move in three years.
Over the last 30 days Kavita shipped 1 meaningful update vs Trilium Notes's 1, most recently “v0.9.1 - Kavita+ Overhaul and 100K Installs!”. Its velocity score of 6.3/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where Trilium Notes leans on self hosted, note taking and knowledge base, Kavita focuses on self hosted, ebook reader and manga.
Kavita and Trilium Notes have shipped at a similar pace over the last 30 days, so the decision comes down to fit and feature depth.
Full Kavita trajectory → · Compare Trilium Notes vs Kavita →
7. Slack · velocity 6.3
Slack raises the Marketplace bar back to ten installs while the agent platform consolidates.
Over the last 30 days Slack shipped 1 meaningful update vs Trilium Notes's 1, most recently “Announcing Slack Code”. Its velocity score of 6.3/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where Trilium Notes leans on self hosted, note taking and knowledge base, Slack focuses on agents, mcp and developer platform.
Slack and Trilium Notes have shipped at a similar pace over the last 30 days, so the decision comes down to fit and feature depth.
8. Zoho Sign · velocity 6.3
Zoho Sign is clearing the exit path off Docusign while stacking up regional legal assurance.
Over the last 30 days Zoho Sign shipped 1 meaningful update vs Trilium Notes's 1, most recently “Introducing qualified electronic signatures via SIGN8 for the EU”. Its velocity score of 6.3/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where Trilium Notes leans on self hosted, note taking and knowledge base, Zoho Sign focuses on e signature, docusign migration and compliance.
Zoho Sign and Trilium Notes have shipped at a similar pace over the last 30 days, so the decision comes down to fit and feature depth.
Full Zoho Sign trajectory → · Compare Trilium Notes vs Zoho Sign →
9. Readwise · velocity 6.3
Two big swings in July and August, and since then Readwise has been paying the bill.
Over the last 30 days Readwise shipped 0 meaningful updates vs Trilium Notes's 1, most recently “Global Ghostreader reads and acts across your whole library”. Its velocity score of 6.3/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where Trilium Notes leans on self hosted, note taking and knowledge base, Readwise focuses on read it later, ghostreader and mobile rewrite.
Readwise has shipped fewer meaningful updates than Trilium Notes in the last 30 days, so weigh it on fit and feature depth rather than recent pace.
Full Readwise trajectory → · Compare Trilium Notes vs Readwise →
10. Document360 · velocity 6.3
After opening the knowledge base to machines, Document360 turns on its own furniture.
Over the last 30 days Document360 shipped 1 meaningful update vs Trilium Notes's 1, most recently “API v3 rebuild adds OAuth 2.0 and scoped API keys”. Its velocity score of 6.3/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where Trilium Notes leans on self hosted, note taking and knowledge base, Document360 focuses on knowledge base, api platform and ai assistance.
Document360 and Trilium Notes have shipped at a similar pace over the last 30 days, so the decision comes down to fit and feature depth.
Full Document360 trajectory → · Compare Trilium Notes vs Document360 →
11. Simpplr · velocity 6.3
Simpplr publishes the research that names the gap, then ships the product that closes it.
Over the last 30 days Simpplr shipped 1 meaningful update vs Trilium Notes's 1, most recently “Rewards Store ships, adding redemption to recognition”. Its velocity score of 6.3/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where Trilium Notes leans on self hosted, note taking and knowledge base, Simpplr focuses on employee experience, intranet and recognition.
Simpplr and Trilium Notes have shipped at a similar pace over the last 30 days, so the decision comes down to fit and feature depth.
Full Simpplr trajectory → · Compare Trilium Notes vs Simpplr →
12. Wiki.js · velocity 5.0
Wiki.js hits 3.0 beta while the 2.x branch enters security-only maintenance mode.
Over the last 30 days Wiki.js shipped 0 meaningful updates vs Trilium Notes's 1. Its velocity score of 5.0/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where Trilium Notes leans on self hosted, note taking and knowledge base, Wiki.js focuses on wiki, knowledge management and open source.
Wiki.js has shipped fewer meaningful updates than Trilium Notes in the last 30 days, so weigh it on fit and feature depth rather than recent pace.
Full Wiki.js trajectory → · Compare Trilium Notes vs Wiki.js →
Frequently asked questions
What are the best alternatives to Trilium Notes?
The top Trilium Notes alternatives we currently track in team collaboration tools are GitHub, Teable, Hive, Tana, Paperless-ngx, ranked by recent ship velocity.
How is this list of Trilium Notes alternatives ranked?
Alternatives are ranked by Sparkpulse's velocity_score — release cadence + 30-day spark count + sector-relative ship rate.
Can I compare Trilium Notes directly with one of these alternatives?
Yes — every card has a "Compare with Trilium Notes" link to a side-by-side /compare page.