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BookStack vs Trilium
Side-by-side facts from the catalog. No overall winner - pick from license, hosting, and activity differences.
| Attribute | BookStack | Trilium |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 19,065 | 38,193 |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Docker noted | Yes | — |
| Cloud / hosted | — | — |
| Primary language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Last commit | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-04 |
| Difficulty | Easy | Not assessed |
| Forks | 2.4k | 2.6k |
| Star growth | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Pricing | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Integrations | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Alternative to | Notion | Not recorded |
Best for BookStack
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Best for Trilium
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