AppFlowy vs Trilium Notes

Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs

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AppFlowy

Open-source Notion alternative with local-first architecture

4.3
Editorial Rating
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Trilium Notes

Powerful self-hosted hierarchical knowledge base

4.5
Editorial Rating

Quick Comparison

Rating

4.3
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4.5

Starting Price

Free
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Free

Pricing Model

free
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free
Feature
AppFlowy
Trilium Notes
Docs and wikis
Kanban boards
Database views
Calendar view
Self-hosted option
Mobile apps
Hierarchical notes
Rich text editor
Note relations and maps
Full-text search
Web clipper
Encrypted notes

AppFlowy Pros

  • Open-source Notion alternative
  • Local-first privacy
  • Rust performance
  • Active development
  • Growing plugin system
  • Cross-platform

AppFlowy Cons

  • Fewer features than Notion
  • Smaller community
  • Some features still in development
  • Less polished UX
  • Limited integrations
  • Early-stage product

Trilium Notes Pros

  • Powerful hierarchical organization
  • Relation maps for knowledge graphing
  • Desktop and server modes
  • Code block syntax highlighting
  • Excellent search
  • Web clipper for research

Trilium Notes Cons

  • UI looks dated compared to modern note apps
  • Mobile experience via browser is limited
  • Single developer project
  • Learning curve for power features
  • No native mobile app

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