Trilium handles the notes Obsidian was never good at, and it made it easier to just pick one
Trilium is a note-taking application that combines a OneNote-like hierarchical interface with Obsidian's interconnected features. It distinguishes itself by supporting nested notes and allowing single notes to exist in multiple locations simultaneously. These capabilities make it a strong contender for complex research tasks where traditional flat structures fall short.
- ▪Trilium features a triple-pane layout and hierarchical folders similar to OneNote but includes Obsidian-style interconnected notes.
- ▪The application supports advanced features such as mind maps, Mermaid diagrams, and a canvas-like tool.
- ▪Unlike Obsidian, Trilium allows for nested notes where a single parent note can contain multiple child notes.
- ▪Users can place a single note in multiple locations within the hierarchy at the same time.
- ▪The formatting adjustments in Trilium are described as feeling more natural than the native experience in Obsidian.
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| Publication time | Sat, 26 Sep 2026 19:30:17 GMT |
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