Zim Alternatives

Zim is described as 'Brings the concept of a wiki to your desktop. Store information, link pages and edit with WYSISYG markup or directly typing some lightweight markup syntax and see it previewed as-you-type. Creating a new page is easy by either clicking on the "Create new note"' and is a leading Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Zim for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Zim alternative is Obsidian, which is free. Other great apps like Zim are Joplin, Anytype, Notion and CherryTree.

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Zim brings the concept of a wiki to your desktop. Store information, link pages and edit with WYSISYG markup or directly typing some lightweight markup syntax and see it previewed as-you-type. Creating a new page is easy by...

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Zim alternatives page was last updated Apr 21, 2025
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  1. Notabase icon

    Notabase

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    Notabase is a powerful and easy-to-use note-taking app for networked thinking. Connect your ideas together and write more effortlessly.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Notabase screenshot 1

    Notabase Features

    1.  Knowledge Management
    2.  Knowledge base

    Notabase VS Zim

     
  2. Curio icon

    Curio

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    Curio is an innovative and visual application for brainstorming, notetaking, and project management.

    99 Curio alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Curio screenshot 1

    Curio Features

    1.  Sketch
    2.  Notebook
    3.  Idea
    4.  Freeform notes

    Curio VS Zim

     
  4. Piggydb icon

    Piggydb

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    Piggydb is a Web notebook application that provides you with a platform to build your knowledge personally or collaboratively. With Piggydb, you can create highly structured content by connecting knowledge fragments to each other to build a network structure, which is more...

    117 Piggydb alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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    Discontinued

    Development has shifted from Piggydb to Cotoami. https://piggydb.net/2017/04/04/piggydb-oinker-cotoami-we-need-your-help/

    Piggydb Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Notebook
    3.  Knowledge Management

    Piggydb VS Zim

     
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    Organizes documents, notes, emails, PDFs, and media using AI-powered search, tagging, and OCR. Supports offline use, syncing across macOS and iOS, encryption, web clipping, automation, and customizable grouping for efficient info...

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  6. scrutch icon

    scrutch

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    End-to-encrypted, laser-focussed yet elegant editor. No registration, no login, no ads, no tracking, no hassle. Just write. In private or together with others.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    scrutch screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Security-focused
    5.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Real time collaboration
    6.  Full-Text Search
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Support for MarkDown
    10.  Distraction-free Writing
    11.  Encrypted Notes
    12.  Collaborative writing

    scrutch VS Zim

     
  7. ToolStack Folio icon

    ToolStack Folio

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    A beautiful markdown note-taking app for GNOME (forked from Paper).

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    ToolStack Folio Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Live Preview
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Notebook
    7.  Gtk

    ToolStack Folio VS Zim

     
  8. Ema Personal Wiki icon

    Ema Personal Wiki

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    Ema Personal Wiki uses Markdown to freely create and manage structured notes, like a website. Using WikiWords you can create notebook with linkable pages for tracking your notes, todo lists, bookmarks, your life - in the most flexible way.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android

    Ema Personal Wiki Features

    1.  Hierarchical Structure
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration
    4.  Wiki
    5.  Cross page linking
    6.  Note organization

    Ema Personal Wiki VS Zim

     
  10. Soysauce Lab Noto icon

    Soysauce Lab Noto

     8 likes
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    Noto is a modern writing app. With delightful interactions, powerful editing tools, and a beautiful design, Noto helps you capture the best of your everyday life.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Soysauce Lab Noto screenshot 1

    Soysauce Lab Noto Features

    1.  File Organizer
    2.  Text editing
    3.  Sync with iCloud
    4.  Notebook

    Soysauce Lab Noto VS Zim

     
  11. Mycorrhiza Wiki icon

    Mycorrhiza Wiki

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    Filesystem and git-based wiki engine written in Go using Mycomarkup as its primary markup language.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Mycorrhiza Wiki Features

    1.  Wiki

    Mycorrhiza Wiki VS Zim

     
  12. Mars Notebook icon

    Mars Notebook

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    This is the very useful tree-styled personal information manager. English, Russian, Spanish, Bulgarian, Ukrainian, German, Polish, French. You can use it every day as your assistant in your work and life. It always can be close to you - in system tray and ready to help. If you fo.

    104 Mars Notebook alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Mars Notebook screenshot 1

    Mars Notebook Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Multiple languages
    3.  Knowledge Management
    4.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)

    Mars Notebook VS Zim

     
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