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 Apr 21, 2025
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  1. Zenkit Hypernotes icon

    Zenkit Hypernotes

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    Knowledge-management tool enabling interconnection and note expansion, semantic network creation, collaboration with task features, and mobile readiness with offline support across devices.

    45 Zenkit Hypernotes alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Zenkit Hypernotes screenshot 1

    Zenkit Hypernotes Features

    1.  GDPR Compliant
    2.  Knowledge Management
    3.  Bidirectional links
    4.  Graph view
    5.  Notebook
    6.  Backlink-software
    7.  Block reference
    8.  Knowledge Base structuring

    Zenkit Hypernotes VS Zim

     
  2. Org-roam icon

    Org-roam

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    Org-roam is a Roam replica built around the all-powerful Org-mode.

    63 Org-roam alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • GNU Emacs
    Org-roam screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Backlinks
    2.  No registration required
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Syntax Highlighting
    5.  Full-Text Search
    6.  Hierarchical Structure
    7.  Support for MarkDown
    8.  WYSIWYG Support
    9.  Dark Mode
    10. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    11.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    12.  Works Offline

    Org-roam VS Zim

     
  4. PrivateNotes icon

    PrivateNotes

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    PrivateNotes (formerly Exocortex) is an encrypted note-taking app designed for networked thought. It allows you to link ideas together, creating a web of interconnected notes that mimic how your mind works.

    70 PrivateNotes alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    PrivateNotes screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Full-Text Search
    2.  WYSIWYG Support
    3.  Node Based
    4.  Syntax Highlighting
    5.  Spell Checking
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Encrypted Backup
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Support for MarkDown
    11.  Client side encryption
    12.  Rich text editing

    PrivateNotes VS Zim

     
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    Workflowy

    Manage your thoughts and projects with infinite levels of indentation, easy syncing with mobile apps, and features like hoisting and inline notes. Suitable for personal use, task management, and seamless team collaboration.

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  6. Keepmark icon

    Keepmark

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    Keepmark is a desktop, privacy first documents organizer. You can organize with it your files, email, bookmarks, tasks, news, and other resources. Its available for Windows, Linux and Mac.

    96 Keepmark alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Use Keepmark to Read news

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Portable
    4.  GPG Encryption
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Outliner
    7.  Indexed search
    8.  Resource management
    9.  Tagging
    10.  WebDAV Support
    11.  AES Encryption
    12.  Document templates

    Keepmark VS Zim

     
  7. Scrintal icon

    Scrintal

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    Scrintal offers a visual approach to brainstorming, merging mind mapping with networked note-taking. Ideal for problem-solving, project planning, and study outlining, it accommodates various file types, tags, and colors, forming a comprehensive knowledge base for writers and researchers.

    111 Scrintal alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Built-in viewer
    2.  Unlimited storage
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Real time collaboration
    5.  File Tagging
    6.  Shared Folders
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Live Preview
    9.  No Coding Required
    10.  Syntax Highlighting
    11.  Mind Mapping
    12.  Knowledge base

    Scrintal VS Zim

     
  8. Crossnote icon

    Crossnote

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    Crossnote is probably the world's first markdown notes reader & editor Progressive Web Application that works offline and supports syncing with arbitrary git repository right inside your browser.

    16 Crossnote alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Crossnote screenshot 1

    Crossnote Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  AES-256 Encryption
    3. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    4.  Notebook
    5.  Encrypted Notes

    Crossnote VS Zim

     
  10. RightNote icon

    RightNote

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    RightNote will help you get a grip on information overload. It is designed to be easy to use for the new-comer, but also provide advanced features once your notes start to accumulate. RightNote can store text notes, source code, spreadsheets and webpages.

    122 RightNote alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    RightNote overview, including a note with some webpage bookmarks.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Full-Text Search
    2.  Hierarchical Structure
    3.  Web Clipper
    4.  Code Formatting
    5.  WYSIWYG Support
    6.  Portable
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Note organization
    10.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    11.  Password protection

    RightNote VS Zim

     
  11. KDE BasKet icon

    KDE BasKet

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    This application provides as many baskets as you wish, and you can drag and drop.

    134 KDE BasKet alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    Welcome page with a black theme.

    Properties

    1.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Protected by Password
    3.  Image Preview
    4.  Tagging
    5.  Wiki
    6.  Freeform notes
    7.  Notebook
    8.  Integrated Search

    KDE BasKet VS Zim

     
  12. ResophNotes icon

    ResophNotes

     87 likes
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    Very similar to Notational Velocity but for Windows.

    11 ResophNotes alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ResophNotes screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The program seems no longer updated. Last version, 1.7.0, released in July 2018, can be still downloaded from the official website

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  File Tagging
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Portable
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Support for MarkDown
    7.  Notebook
    8.  Progressive search
    9.  Simple text editor
    10.  Sync with Simplenote
    11.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    12.  Plain text file

    ResophNotes VS Zim

     
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