What AI says about Zettlr
Since Jul 5Updated Oct 28, 2026Based on 8,985 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
Zettlr is a free, open-source writing application that serves as a workbench for managing writing projects from notes to final manuscripts.
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of AI answers about Zettlr and its rivals
The market map
Note-Taking Apps & WikisMentioned in
- #1ObsidianMentioned in 73%Avg. position 3.1
- #2tiedJoplinMentioned in 37%Avg. position 4.8
- #2tiedNotionMentioned in 35%Avg. position 3.6
- #2tiedLogseqMentioned in 34%Avg. position 3.7
- #5tiedMicrosoft OneNoteMentioned in 26%Avg. position 3.3
- #5tiedApple NotesMentioned in 24%Avg. position 4.1
- #7tiedGoogle KeepMentioned in 16%Avg. position 5.2
- #7tiedZettlrMentioned in 13%Avg. position 4.8
- #9tiedHedgeDocMentioned in 10%Avg. position 2.4
- #9tiedGollumMentioned in 9%Avg. position 2.9
- #9tiedEvernoteMentioned in 9%Avg. position 6.7
- #9tiedGoodnotesMentioned in 8%Avg. position 6.6
- #14tiedLeafWikiMentioned in 7%Avg. position 3.5
- #14tiedHackMDMentioned in 5%Avg. position 3.5
Where Zettlr ranks in AI
Topics where AI mentions Zettlr
- AI picks mostMentioned in
- I need a note-taking app that uses plain text files and does not lock my data into a proprietary format.on this questionAI picks Obsidian most41%
Excerpts where Zettlr appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeSep 28, 2026, Google AI Mode Zettlr is a Markdown-based text editor specifically tailored for researchers, journalists, and writers who want complete ownership of their local files.
ChatGPTSep 20, 2026, ChatGPT Zettlr — open-source and Markdown-based, with strong support for standard Markdown and local files.
- I need a note-taking app that supports Markdown and does not store notes in a proprietary database.on this questionAI picks Obsidian most37%
Excerpts where Zettlr appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeSep 18, 2026, Google AI Mode Zettlr: Zettlr is an open-source "publication workbench" tailored for researchers, academics, and writers who use the Zettelkasten method.
ChatGPTSep 14, 2026, ChatGPT Zettlr — Best if you want open source. It works directly with files on your computer, has no forced cloud synchronization
- AI picks mostMentioned in
- I need a note-taking app that supports bi-directional linking and Markdown.on this questionAI picks Obsidian and 1 more about as often35%
Excerpts where Zettlr appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeSep 23, 2026, Google AI Mode Zettlr — An open-source Markdown editor specifically built for researchers, journalists, and academics.
ChatGPTSep 23, 2026, ChatGPT Zettlr — Worth considering if your notes are heavily research/academic oriented.
How AI describes Zettlr
Common descriptions
open-source · deep bi-directional linking · markdown-based · open source · plain markdown files · powerful
Question: I need a note-taking app that uses plain text files and does not lock my data into a proprietary format.
Google AI ModeSep 28, 2026
Zettlr is a Markdown-based text editor specifically tailored for researchers, journalists, and writers who want complete ownership of their local files.
ChatGPTSep 20, 2026
Zettlr — open-source and Markdown-based, with strong support for standard Markdown and local files.
Google AI ModeAsk Google AI Mode yourself (opens in a new tab)ChatGPTAsk ChatGPT yourself (opens in a new tab)
Question: I need a note-taking app that supports bi-directional linking and Markdown.
Google AI ModeSep 23, 2026
Zettlr — An open-source Markdown editor specifically built for researchers, journalists, and academics.
Google AI ModeAsk Google AI Mode yourself (opens in a new tab)ChatGPTAsk ChatGPT yourself (opens in a new tab)
How prominently AI mentions Zettlr
Position in answers
- Named first3%
- 2nd or 3rd44%
- Later53%
Each engine’s share of its own answers across Zettlr’s markets
- ChatGPT1%
- Google AI Mode1%
Sources AI cites
zettlr.com 15%Other sites 85%
- 6%
- Looking for a good open source note taking program - Reddit (opens in a new tab) · 2%
- I'm looking for programs or apps that can help me organize, reference and look up knowledge and information. Description inside. : r/AskAcademia (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Best markdown editor for single, large documents? - Reddit (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- As of 2025, which note-taking app has the best bidirectional linking layout? I think it might be Amplenote, but I wish there were something better. (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Suggestions for a markdown based note taking app with support to add and render images and add code? (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Best app for writing. : r/writing - Reddit (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- 5%
- Creating Files and Folders - Zettlr User Manual (opens in a new tab) · 2%
- Markdown-Grundlagen - Zettlr Docs (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Markdown Compendium - Zettlr User Manual (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- First Steps - Zettlr User Manual (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- First Steps (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Workspaces (opens in a new tab) · 1%
The page AI cites most for Zettlr
