Simplenote vs TriliumNext Notes
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Simplenote
7.0React client for Simplenote
TriliumNext Notes
8.0Hierarchical note taking application
| Metric | Simplenote | TriliumNext Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity | Productivity |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 78 | 112 |
| 90-day Installs | 202 | 299 |
| 365-day Installs | 840 | 1.0K |
| Version | 2.24.0 | 0.102.2 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 5.2K | 35.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 582 | 2.3K |
| Open Issues | 261 | 913 |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Simplenote
Simplenote is a React-based note-taking client offering a modern interface and syncing capabilities across platforms. It benefits users seeking a desktop solution for note management with a preference for open-source tools.
Provides a desktop client for the Simplenote note-taking service, enabling users to create, edit, and sync notes across devices.
Pros
- + Open-source and cross-platform compatibility
- + Modern React-based interface
- + Active GitHub maintenance
Cons
- - Lack of auto-updates
- - Recent concerns about Simplenote's future
- - High number of open GitHub issues
TriliumNext Notes
TriliumNext Notes is a powerful, open-source, cross-platform hierarchical note-taking application that allows users to build a personal knowledge base. It offers features like tags, links, and markdown support, making it ideal for productivity-focused individuals, researchers, and writers.
TriliumNext Notes helps users organize and manage their notes in a hierarchical structure, serving as a personal knowledge base.
Pros
- + Open-source and cross-platform
- + Hierarchical note organization with tags and links
- + Markdown compatibility
- + Community-driven with active maintenance
Cons
- - Transitioning to maintenance mode may slow feature development
- - Large number of open issues