Zettlr Education

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About

Zettlr is a markdown editor for writing academic texts and taking notes. Open source and privacy-focused.

Zettelkasten method support. Citation management. Academic writing focused. Dark and light themes. Export to various formats. Completely free and open source.

Who Is Zettlr Best For?

Zettlr is particularly well-suited for:

Academic Writing
Research
Zettelkasten
Technical Writing
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Review Coverage

4.5/5

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Features

Markdown
Tags
Search
Code Highlighting
Export Options
Offline Mode
Tag Browsing
Dark Mode
Focus Mode
Custom Themes
Custom CSS

Ratings & Reviews

4.5
(2,840 reviews)

Pricing

Free
Free Tier Available

Category

Education

Project Health

Status
Active

Publisher & Origin

Developer
Hendrik Erz
Source Model
Open source
License
GPL-3.0
Country of Origin
Germany
Origin Type
Indie creator

Pros

βœ“ Open source
βœ“ Free
βœ“ Academic features
βœ“ Citation management

Cons

⚠ Desktop-only
⚠ Learning curve
⚠ No mobile apps
⚠ Complex for casual users

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zettlr free to use?

Yes, Zettlr offers a free tier that you can use without payment. Free and open source

What platforms does Zettlr support?

Zettlr is available on Windows, macOS, Linux. Download the app for your preferred platform to get started.

Is Zettlr open source?

Yes, Zettlr is open source. You can view the source code and contribute on GitHub at https://github.com/Zettlr/Zettlr.

Does Zettlr work offline?

Yes, Zettlr supports offline mode. You can access and edit your notes without an internet connection, and changes will sync when you're back online.

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