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SilverBullet vs Zettlr
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| Fact | SilverBullet | Zettlr |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Licence | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 6.2k | 14k |
| Latest | 2.12.0 | v4.8.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 30 days between releases | about 40 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 16 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 →
PartialSilverBulletLinked Markdown notes in the browser, served from your own folder.
PartialZettlrLinked Markdown files in local folders, geared to academic writing with Zotero citations and Pandoc export, without mobile apps.
SilverBullet
SilverBullet
unsigned The latest release, 2.12.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Zettlr
✓ signed The latest release, v4.8.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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