Trix
Trix: A focused, open-source editor for web apps that need attachments and structured content. Ranked #24 of 37 in Rich Text Editor Software by our editors (6.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for simple attachment-focused rich text editing.
At a glance
- Editor score6.1 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forSimple attachment-focused rich text editing
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- DeploymentSelf_hosted
- Founded2014
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Open-source editor with a free plan and self-hosted deployment
- Embedded attachments with drag-and-drop, pasted files, and image previews
- Structured document model, sanitization, and a programmatic editing API
Where it doesn't
- No verified table support or collaboration features
- Primarily focused on web applications
- Requires developer integration rather than offering a hosted SaaS workspace
Our verdict on Trix
Trix is an open-source WYSIWYG rich text editor for web applications. It is aimed at developers adding writing areas for messages, comments, articles, lists, and other simple documents. Its structured internal document model separates editing from direct HTML manipulation, while the editor outputs consistent HTML. Trix is distributed by 37signals and is available as JavaScript packages in ESM and UMD formats, with custom elements such as <trix-editor> and <trix-toolbar>.
Its strongest fit is attachment-focused editing. Trix supports embedded file attachments, drag-and-drop and pasted file handling, image attachment previews, and embedded content attachments. It also offers unlimited undo and redo, customizable toolbar and formatting attributes, HTML sanitization with DOMPurify, and a programmatic editing API. Form integration through associated inputs helps connect the editor to web forms, while npm, ESM, UMD, and HTML forms provide practical integration paths for web projects. These capabilities make it a focused option when media handling and straightforward document editing matter more than a broad feature set.
Trix is free and open source, with self-hosted deployment rather than a hosted SaaS product. That model suits teams that want to embed the editor directly into their own web application and manage the surrounding experience themselves. The trade-off is a narrower scope: verified tables, collaboration, AI features, and broad framework support are not part of the documented positioning. Choose Trix for simple, attachment-aware writing experiences with structured content; consider another editor when collaborative editing, richer document features, or wider framework coverage are central requirements.
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Trix pricing
Trix fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Deployment | Self_hosted |
| Framework support | Not verified |
| Structured content | Yes |
| Real-time collaboration | Not verified |
| Table editing | Not verified |
| Media handling | File attachments, drag-and-drop and pasted files, image previews, embedded content attachments |
| Deployment | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: npm, ESM, UMD, HTML forms |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | trix-editor.org |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Trix integrations
Trix lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- npm
- ESM
- UMD
- HTML forms
Alternatives to Trix
- CKEditor 5A structured editor framework with collaboration, media, export, and flexible deployment.9.3
- TinyMCEA flexible editor with broad framework support, structured HTML, and multiple deployment options.8.8
- TiptapA flexible editor foundation for teams building structured, collaborative web applications.8.7
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