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Rnote vs Zim
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | Rnote | Zim |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Rust | Python |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Stars | 12k | 2.2k |
| Latest | v0.14.2 | 0.77.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 18 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 9 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 →
PartialRnoteHandwriting and drawing on an infinite canvas, not typed notebooks.
PartialZimDesktop wiki of linked pages stored as text files, without sync.
Rnote
✓ signed The latest release, v0.14.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Zim
unsigned The latest release, 0.77.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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