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Joplin vs Zim
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| Fact | Joplin | Zim |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Licence | Other | GPL-2.0 |
| Stars | 57k | 2.2k |
| Latest | v3.7.21 | 0.77.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 10 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 29+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 14 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace OneNote. Alternatives to OneNote →
Full replacementJoplinNotebooks of Markdown notes rather than free-form pages, with sync through several back ends and a OneNote importer.
PartialZimDesktop wiki of linked pages stored as text files, without sync.
Joplin
- v3.7.212026-09-25New: Add setting to hide the AI Chat toolbar button (#16607)
- v3.7.182026-09-11Improved: Fix notes imported from OneNote are displayed with a very small font size (#16440) (#16424 by @Rygaa)
- v3.7.162026-09-06Improved: External editor: Add additional logic to avoid overwriting a note with older content (#16352) (#16350 by @per…
- v3.7.142026-08-30Improved: External editor: Add additional logic to avoid overwriting a note with older content (#16352) (#16350 by @per…pre-release
- v3.7.132026-08-28Improved: Add fail-closed guardrails for locked notes (#16098) (#16054 by @keshav0479)pre-release
Zim
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Joplin
unsigned The latest release, v3.7.21, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Zim
unsigned The latest release, 0.77.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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