TiddlyWiki vs Trilium Notes
Pros and cons
Each app's own strengths and weaknesses, plus the specs where TiddlyWiki and Trilium Notes differ.
TiddlyWiki
Pros
- Whole wiki in one file
- No database to run
- One file per tiddler
- Plugins written in WikiText
Cons
- No official Docker image
- Shared login, no accounts
- Browser saves need the button
Trilium Notes
Pros
- Cloneable deep note tree
- Per-note encryption
- Offline-first desktop sync
- Scripting and REST API
Cons
- Single-user, no live collaboration
- No official mobile app
- Not built for large files
TiddlyWiki vs Trilium Notes: specs side by side
Every spec for both apps in one table. Values in bold are where one app has the edge, and amber ones are worth a second look before you install.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Licence | BSD-3-Clause | AGPL-3.0 |
| Install options | Node.js · Linux · macOS | Docker + Linux · macOS · Windows |
| Clients | – | macOS · Windows · Linux |
| Web UI | Yes | Yes |
| Architecture | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM |
| Containers | NoneRuns locally | 1The app alone |
| Database | file only | SQLite |
| Runtime | Node.js | Node.js |
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