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Joplin vs Zettlr

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JoplinZettlr
LanguageTypeScriptTypeScript
LicenceOtherGPL-3.0
Stars57k14k
Latestv3.7.21v4.8.0
Last push2026-10-062026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 10 days between releasesabout 40 days between releases
Active contributors29+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days14 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Obsidian. Alternatives to Obsidian →

    PartialJoplinMarkdown notes with end-to-end encrypted sync.

    PartialZettlrLinked Markdown files in local folders, geared to academic writing with Zotero citations and Pandoc export, without mobile apps.