Side by side
Marknote vs Zim
Both stand on notes apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Windows
Visit Marknote Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Choose Zim for a free desktop notebook built around linked pages, offline use, and plain-text storage. Look elsewhere if you need shared real-time editing or native notebook encryption and password protection.
Visit ZimThe facts
| Marknote | Zim | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | marknote.md | zim-wiki.org |
| On notes apps | #67 of 83 | #63 of 83 |
Marknote: what it does well
Zim: what it does well
- Works offline on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
- Automatically saves pages and restores the last position.
- Hierarchical pages include backlinks to referring pages.
- Exports notebooks to four formats.
- Includes plugins for spelling, equations, tasks, search, and version control.
What to know first
- Designed for one user rather than shared notebook editing.
- No built-in encryption or password protection.
- The listed Windows installer supports only 64-bit Windows 11.
- The listed macOS app supports Big Sur through Sequoia.