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Xournal++ vs Zim
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| Fact | Xournal++ | Zim |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | Python |
| Licence | GPL-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Stars | 15k | 2.2k |
| Latest | v1.3.8 | 0.77.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-04 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 36 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 8 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 →
PartialXournal++Handwritten notes and PDF annotation with a pen on the desktop, without sync or typed notebooks.
PartialZimDesktop wiki of linked pages stored as text files, without sync.
Xournal++
unsigned The latest release, v1.3.8, 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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