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Trilium.cc vs AFFiNE

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Trilium.cc compared with AFFiNE
DetailTrilium.ccAFFiNE
What it doesCheap and dead-simple hosting for Trilium Notes, the open source personal knowledge base Open-source knowledge base combining docs, whiteboards, databases, and AI in one local-first workspace
StageNot given Growing
FoundedNot given 2022
Based inNot given SG
Pricing modelsubscription freemium
PricingNot given Free forever with 10 GB cloud storage and up to 3 members per workspace. Pro at $6.75/month with 100 GB storage and up to 10 members. Team at $10/seat/month for unlimited team members. Believer Plan one-time purchase of $499.99 for lifetime Pro access. Self-hosting available with MIT-licensed editor
Key features
  • Per-note encryption
  • Tree layout with multiple note placement
  • Rich text editing with tables and inline math
  • Mermaid diagrams and flowcharts
  • Canvas notes using Excalidraw
  • Relation map notes for relationship visualization
  • Code notes with syntax highlighting
  • Full note versioning
  • Public URL sharing for blogs
  • Encrypted daily backups
  • Document and note editing with blocks
  • Whiteboard and visual canvas
  • Database and table management
  • Desktop and mobile apps
  • Self-hosting and Docker support
What makes it different
  • Dead-simple hosting experience
  • Very affordable pricing
  • Carbon offset contribution
  • Subdomain or custom domain options
  • Automatic daily updates
  • Open-source with MIT-licensed editor and source-available backend
  • Local-first design ensures full user data control
  • Unified workspace combining docs, whiteboards, and databases without tool switching
  • Serves as both Notion alternative and Confluence alternative
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)24 no change since last check72 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)1925
Citation Flow (Majestic)2246
Referring domains (Majestic)692243

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