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 very popular Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Zim for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Zim alternative is Obsidian, which is free. Other great apps like Zim are Joplin, Notion, Anytype 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 Feb 28, 2025
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  1. Milanote icon

    Milanote

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    Milanote is an easy-to-use tool to organize your ideas and projects into visual boards.

    341 Milanote alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Milanote Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Kanban Board
    3.  Vision board
    4.  Artists dashboard
    5.  Freeform notes
    6.  Mind Map view

    Milanote VS Zim

     
  2. Zoho Notebook icon

    Zoho Notebook

     89 likes
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    Online Notebook application: Zoho Notebook lets you combine text, images, audio, video, RSS feeds, documents and much more. Online Collaboration: You can share a single image or selection of text from a page rather than the whole document, giving the author absolute control over...

    326 Zoho Notebook alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Apple Watch
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    Zoho Notebook Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Web Clipper
    3.  Audio with notes
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Two-factor Authentication
    7.  Handwriting recognition
    8.  Outline organization
    9.  Notebook

    Zoho Notebook VS Zim

     
  4. Walling icon

    Walling

     42 likes
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    Working on a project, researching a topic or writing an article? Walling makes it easy to break down your ideas, refine them and visually organize them.

    269 Walling alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Walling screenshot 1

    Walling Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Kanban Board
    3.  Note organization
    4.  Online collaboration
    5.  Wiki
    6.  Notebook

    Walling VS Zim

     
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    Notion

    Enhance team collaboration and content organization with Notion. Experience real-time access, intuitive drag-and-drop functionalities, and visually simple interfaces designed for productivity in managing tasks, notes, and databas...

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  6. wikidPad icon

    wikidPad

     178 likes
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    wikidPad is a Wiki-like notebook for storing your thoughts, ideas, todo lists, contacts, or anything else you can think of to write down. What makes wikidPad different from other notepad applications is the ease with which you can cross-link your information.

    218 wikidPad alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Discontinued

    Last update was in November 2018, and various links are dead on their website.

    wikidPad Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Tree structure
    3.  Wiki
    4.  Cross Linking
    5.  Outliner
    6.  Wiki-like interface
    7.  Notebook

    wikidPad VS Zim

     
    Comments about wikidPad as an Alternative to Zim
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    Positive •Dec 14, 2017
    -3

    Used it for a while. Very well written application, fast and responsive. But in 2017 markdown is musthave. Besides i couldn't export my settings in any format except html.

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    • Some users think wikidPad is a great Zim alternative, some don't.

    • wikidPad is Free and Open SourceZim is also Free and Open Source
  7. FuseBase icon

    FuseBase

     90 likes
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    FuseBase is a comprehensive software solution designed to streamline the interaction between teams and clients. It eliminates the need for clients to navigate multiple applications by providing a singular platform for project briefs, feedback, and updates.

    201 FuseBase alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Goal Tracking
    3.  Reminders
    4.  Real time collaboration
    5.  Kanban Board
    6.  Task Time Tracking
    7.  No Coding Required
    8.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    9.  Support for @mentions
    10.  Calendar View
    11.  Data visualization
    12.  Progress tracking

    FuseBase VS Zim

     
  8. Omni Notes icon

    Omni Notes

     57 likes
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    Note taking open-source application aimed to have both a simple interface but keeping smart behavior.

    136 Omni Notes alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Notebook
    5.  Encrypted Notes
    6.  Note organization
    7.  Native application

    Omni Notes VS Zim

     
  10. VNote icon

    VNote

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    A Vim-inspired note-taking application that knows programmers and Markdown better.

    52 VNote alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    VNote screenshot 1

    VNote Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    3.  Wiki-like interface
    4.  Save Attachments
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Hierarchical Structure
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Tagging
    10.  Plain text file

    VNote VS Zim

     
  11. AllMyNotes Organizer icon

    AllMyNotes Organizer

     62 likes
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    Efficient hierarchical information manager for Windows, offering note storage in a single file with customizable tree structures, password protection with 1800-bit encryption, instant search, a rich text editor, multiple language support, and portable use without installation.

    138 AllMyNotes Organizer alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Top AllMyNotes Organizer Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Reminders
    4.  Hierarchical Structure
    5.  Low memory usage
    6.  Protected by Password
    7.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    8.  Tables
    9.  Tree view
    10.  Outliner
    11.  Multiple languages
    12.  Worksheet

    AllMyNotes Organizer VS Zim

     
  12. Outline icon

    Outline

     20 likes
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    Your team’s knowledge base Team wiki, documentation, meeting notes, playbooks, onboarding, work logs, brainstorming, & more….

    75 Outline alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

    Outline Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Self-hosted
    3.  Wiki
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Real time collaboration
    6.  Onboarding
    7.  Brainstorming
    8.  Collaborative writing
    9.  Meeting notes

    Outline VS Zim

     
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