Zettlr
UnclaimedYour one-stop publication workbench for academic writing, journalism, and general text production.
Visit WebsiteTL;DR - Zettlr
- Free and open-source Markdown editor for writing and research.
- Strong focus on privacy with local file storage and no telemetry.
- Comprehensive features for academic writing, including citation management and versatile export.
Pricing: Free forever
Best for: Individuals & startups
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Zettlr
Free
- Privacy First: No forced cloud-synchronization or telemetry
- Manage all writing projects
- First-class Citation Support (Zotero, JabRef, Juris-M)
- Supports industry standard citations (9,000+ styles)
- Integrates with various workflows (e.g., Word, LanguageTool)
- Customizable UI (WYSIWYG, LaTeX math, Mermaid charts, custom CSS)
- One-click submission to journals and conferences (Pandoc profiles)
- Create presentations (Beamer, reveal.js, Powerpoint)
- Powerful snippets system (blueprints, variables, tabstops)
- Zettelkasten support (note IDs, Wiki-style links, related files, graph view)
About Zettlr
Zettlr is a free and open-source Markdown editor designed to support the entire writing process, from initial notes to final publication. It caters specifically to academics, journalists, and anyone who needs to produce significant amounts of text, offering tools for organization, research, and export.
The application emphasizes privacy, keeping all files local with no forced cloud synchronization or telemetry. It integrates seamlessly with reference managers like Zotero, JabRef, and Juris-M, providing first-class citation support with over 9,000 styles. Zettlr also offers versatile export options, powered by Pandoc, to meet the strict submission requirements of journals, conferences, and various publication pipelines, including presentations like Beamer or PowerPoint.
Key features include project management, full Zettelkasten/PKMS support for knowledge organization, writing statistics, and a highly customizable user interface. It supports multiple languages, offers dark mode, and allows for custom CSS to tailor the writing environment. Zettlr aims to simplify complex writing workflows, enhance productivity, and ensure that users can focus on content creation rather than technical hurdles.
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Zettlr FAQ
Zettlr is a free and open-source Markdown editor designed as a comprehensive workbench for writing, particularly for academics, journalists, and authors. It helps manage writing projects from initial notes to final publication, offering tools for organization, citation, and export.
Zettlr is completely free and open-source software. It is supported by donations.
Yes, Zettlr is free and open-source software.
Zettlr is for academics (students, researchers, professors), journalists, authors, and anyone who needs to write serious amounts of text and manage complex writing projects. It's particularly well-suited for those who value privacy, open-source software, and robust citation and export features.