Best Zettelkasten Apps

4.5😊(2.8K ratings)

Free

Organize your thoughts and ideas with a powerful knowledge base that stores your notes as plain text Markdown files. Access your personal second brain on any device, with extensive customization options and community-driven plugins.

What We Love

🚀 Powerful features
👍 Customizable and flexible
🔒 Secure and private
💡 Innovative note-taking approach
🚀 Smooth mobile experience
👍 Excellent desktop and mobile integration
👍 Vibrant community and plugin ecosystem

Room to Improve

🐛 Sync issues and unreliable iCloud integration
🔋 Slow startup and performance issues on mobile
👎 Steep learning curve for new users
👎 Limited sorting and organization options
👎 Lack of WYSIWYG editing on mobile

ZettelkastenNote by Shoetsu Kawasato

ZettelkastenNote

Strong Contender

3.5(4 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

This app helps you build a personal knowledge base by capturing and connecting ideas as small, linked cards. It offers intuitive organization, discovery of connections through AI suggestions, and a clean interface. Prioritizing privacy, it operates locally with optional iCloud sync.

Kasten - Zettelkasten Cards by Nakada Kyota

Linked thinking, plain text

Worth Considering

Plan, organize, track projects

5.0(1 ratings)

Free

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This app helps you build a personal knowledge base by connecting ideas through a unique card-linking system. It uses plain text Markdown files for easy access and organization, allowing your thoughts to grow organically through linked connections.

More Zettelkasten apps to explore

Notion: Notes, Tasks, AI

AI-powered notes and task managementProject organization and collaborationCustomizable templates and building blocks

An AI-powered workspace for notes, tasks, and project management. Organize personal to-do lists, class notes, or team projects with customizable tools and AI assistance for streamlined workflows.

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Metaslip: Note & Zettelkasten

Zettelkasten made elegant

Zettelkasten methodOffline note-takingBidirectional linking

This app helps you connect ideas and think deeply using the Zettelkasten method. Capture thoughts as cards, build a network of knowledge, and organize them with tags and projects. Supports Markdown and LaTeX for formatted notes.

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Supernote - Zettelkasten Notes

Your brain's fastest inbox.

Chat-style note-takingIntegrated todos and remindersOrganized into boards

Capture notes, todos, and reminders in a single chat-style interface. This lightweight app helps you quickly organize thoughts without switching between multiple applications. All data is stored locally on your device.

free with in-app purchases

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Zettelkasten: Notes Graph

Backlinks & Knowledge Base

Visual knowledge graphAutomatic backlinksWiki-style linking

This app creates a visual knowledge graph from your notes, allowing you to see and explore connections between ideas. It uses wiki-style linking and automatic backlinks to help you rediscover relationships and build a personal knowledge base without relying on traditional folders. Enjoy a private, ad-free experience where all your data stays on your device.

Smart Note Taking ZettelKasten

Impermanent note captureAI-powered idea transformationAdvanced filtering

This app helps you build knowledge by transforming fleeting thoughts into permanent insights. It features a minimalist interface inspired by Japanese aesthetics, secure local storage, and AI-powered idea development. Organize your thoughts with smart tagging and advanced filtering.

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Scout: Zettelkasten Notes

Think with Zero Friction

Zero-friction note captureSuperconductive idea linkingiPhone-first design

This app offers a frictionless note-taking experience using the Zettelkasten method. It focuses on quick idea capture and instant linking to build a connected web of knowledge, optimized for mobile use.

This open-source outliner helps you write, organize, and share your thoughts using local Markdown and Org-mode files. Manage tasks, build a digital garden, and integrate with various services for enhanced productivity.

BacklinksKnowledge GraphPage and block references

SlipBox – Zettelkasten Notes

(265)

free

Build Knowledge.

$0.99

This app helps you build a structured web of knowledge using the Zettelkasten method. Its minimalist design and continuous scrolling interface encourage active recall and pattern recognition for deep cognitive work. Your notes are stored locally for privacy.

Continuous scroll interfaceZettelkasten method implementationIntentional tagging system

Evernote: AI Notes & Notebook

(4)

paid

Tasks, memo & lists organizer

Capture notes, photos, web articles, and moreOrganize with notebooks and tagsAI-powered search and transcription

Capture, organize, and find anything you need with this AI-powered note-taking and organization tool. From quick thoughts to complex projects, it helps you manage information across devices and brings your ideas back when you need them.

free with in-app purchases

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Nodus - Zettelkasten

Plain text, connected thinking

Clone+: Zettelkasten AI Notes

(0)

Second brain for your ideas

Zettelbox - AI Note Taking

(0)

Note pad, Tasks Planner, Work

Quick note capture with desktop widgetIntuitive tagging and nested categorizationSmart review to rediscover past thoughts

Capture inspiration and organize your life with this app that integrates notes, to-dos, and scheduling. It helps transform scattered information into a structured knowledge base through smart review and related note linking. Enjoy secure local storage with optional cloud backups.

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ZEP Timetracking for Projects

Kindernotfalltage 2026

by Lücke Kongresse GmbH

Zettelkasten Companion

by ZEP GmbH

Record working and travel timeAttach receipts (images/PDFs)Offline-capable synchronization

Record working and travel time, along with receipts, for projects in a cloud-based system. Features include offline capability, automatic trip recognition, and calendar event integration for time booking.

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