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 alternatives page was last updated Apr 21, 2025
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  1. 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

     
  2. RunaBook icon

    RunaBook

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    RunaBook is a tool for creating notes, managing tasks, and establishing knowledge bases. It features a tree-structured record system for easy organization, and offers various field types for data entry, such as text, number, date/time, and labels.

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    RunaBook screenshot 1

    Top RunaBook Features

    1.  Reminders
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Hierarchical Structure
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Portable
    6.  Protected by Password
    7.  Tree structure
    8.  Encrypted Notes
    9.  Note organization
    10.  Integrated Search
    11.  Search by tags
    12.  Knowledge base

    RunaBook VS Zim

     
  4. myBase icon

    myBase

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    myBase is a unique free-form database software that allows entry of unstructured text, webpages, images, documents, emails and even arbitrary files without regard to length or format. All information is automatically compressed and stored in the tree structured outline form.

    130 myBase alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mozilla Firefox
    myBase screenshot 1

    myBase Features

    1.  Knowledge Base structuring
    2.  Tree view
    3.  Outliner
    4.  Knowledge base
    5.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    6.  CHM Export
    7.  Email Archiving
    8. Microsoft Outlook icon  Outlook integration

    myBase 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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    OneNote Online

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    OneNote Online, part of Office Online, is the online version of Microsoft OneNote .

    239 OneNote Online alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    OneNote Online screenshot 1

    OneNote Online Features

    1.  Full-Text Search
    2. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    3.  Web-Based
    4.  Notebook

    OneNote Online VS Zim

     
  7. Iotas icon

    Iotas

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    Iotas is a simple but elegant solution for notes especially but not only for GNOME users. Through Nextcloud integration, all notes can be kept in sync and accessed on different devices.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Notes overview desktop

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Support for MarkDown
    6.  Spell Checking
    7.  Built-in viewer
    8.  WYSIWYG Support
    9.  Write files in markdown
    10.  Save as Markdown
    11. Nextcloud icon  Nextcloud integration
    12.  Tagging

    Iotas VS Zim

     
  8. Notational Velocity icon

    Notational Velocity

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    Notational Velocity is a mouseless application for storing and retrieving notes.

    219 Notational Velocity alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Note in Vertical Layout
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 2.0 ß5, released in March 2011, can be still downloaded from the official website

    Notational Velocity VS Zim

     
  10. Supernotes icon

    Supernotes

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    Supernotes, is a new way to create notes and collaborate with your friends. Quickly create note-cards with diverse content from task lists to maths equations, with full markdown and LaTeX support. You can tag your cards, find relevant keywords, and sort your cards in an instant.

    68 Supernotes alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

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

    Supernotes Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Support for MarkDown
    5. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Export to PDF

    Supernotes VS Zim

     
  11. ThinkPost icon

    ThinkPost

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    Interactive split-screen diagramming, draggable block-based note-taking, and brainstorming tool. Super charged productivity with seamless parallel streaming of ideas.

    38 ThinkPost alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Top ThinkPost Features

    1.  Live Preview
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Full-Text Search
    5.  Code Formatting
    6.  Split-screen view
    7.  Drag and Drop
    8.  Attachments
    9.  Brainstorming
    10.  Built-in code editor
    11.  Reusable content blocks

    ThinkPost VS Zim

     
  12. Fibery icon

    Fibery

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    In a modern world you have plenty of choices and limited time. Why choose Fibery? There are three main reasons that may resonate with you:

    210 Fibery alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CY flagCyprus
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Fibery screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Work management
    3.  Collaborative Workspaces

    Fibery VS Zim

     
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