SiYuan vs 
Trilium
Compared on data, not vibes. Metrics refresh nightly; verdict links carry the math.
| SiYuan | Trilium | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 45,711 | 37,353 |
| Last commit | 0d ago | 0d ago |
| Latest release | v3.7.3 | v0.104.1 |
| Docker pulls | — | — |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Min RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Containers | 1 | 1 |
| ARM (Pi-friendly) | yes | yes |
SiYuan
A block-referencing outliner with daily notes and two-way links, served from one container to whatever browser you open next.
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Trilium
A personal knowledge base with a note tree, relations and scripting, keeping every note in one SQLite file you can copy.
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Neither page tells you which is "better" — they solve the same jobs differently. Pick by the constraint that binds you: RAM, ARM, license, or how alive the project looks.