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QOwnNotes vs Zettlr
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | QOwnNotes | Zettlr |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | TypeScript |
| Licence | GPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 5.9k | 14k |
| Latest | v26.10.2 | v4.8.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 2 days between releases | about 40 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 4 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 Obsidian. Alternatives to Obsidian →
PartialQOwnNotesDesktop Markdown notes over a local folder, with scripting.
PartialZettlrLinked Markdown files in local folders, geared to academic writing with Zotero citations and Pandoc export, without mobile apps.
QOwnNotes
- continuous2026-10-05Continuous buildpre-release
- v26.10.22026-10-05Release v26.10.2
- v26.10.12026-10-03Release v26.10.1
- v26.10.02026-10-01Release v26.10.0
- v26.9.142026-09-29Release v26.9.14
QOwnNotes
✓ signed The latest release, v26.10.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Zettlr
✓ signed The latest release, v4.8.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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