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smasi vs Zim: catalog facts
smasi	Zim
Freemium The Linux version is free without restrictions. On other platforms, the free Starter…	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Windows, Linux
Stores the knowledge base on the device Templates organize notes without Markdown syntax	Notes stored as plain text files you can edit elsewhere Pages created simply by linking to them
The free Starter Edition on non-Linux platforms is limited to 20 entries Unlimited access on non-Linux platforms requires a one-time purchase per device	Uses its own wiki markup rather than Markdown Desktop only, with no built-in sync or mobile app
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License: Proprietary	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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