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Org mode vs Zim: catalog facts
Org mode	Zim
Free Free and open source, with optional support through Liberapay.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, Linux
Notes, tasks, agenda and documents in one plain text format Files are easy to sync and version control	Notes stored as plain text files you can edit elsewhere Pages created simply by linking to them
Requires GNU Emacs for the full feature set Steep learning curve for people new to Emacs	Uses its own wiki markup rather than Markdown Desktop only, with no built-in sync or mobile app
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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