Turtl
9.0#3 in note-taking appsFrom $3 a monthFree planAndroidAPIExtensionLinux
VisitTurtl vs Zim
What both publish
| Fact | Turtl | Zim |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The official feature and download pages describe Chrome and Firefox bookmarking extensions and Android sharing, but do not list other integrations. | Git,Mercurial,Bazaar |
| Note sharing | Yes | No |
| Offline access | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | The download page lists Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Chrome and Firefox bookmarking extensions, and says iOS is coming soon. | The download page lists Windows and macOS installers and packages for multiple Linux distributions and BSD flavors. |
| Security | Turtl says it encrypts data in the app before it leaves the device, using keys derived from the user's email and password. | Zim notebooks do not natively support encryption or password protection; the FAQ suggests using an external encryption tool such as encfs. |
Turtl plans
- Premium$3 a month
- Business$8 a month
- BasicFree
- Custom plansPriced on request
Zim plans
- ZimFree
Pick Turtl if…
Turtl may suit people who want to organize and share notes, bookmarks, passwords, and files, including those who want offline access or self-hosting. Its shared Spaces offer adjustable collaborator permissions.
Pick Zim if…
Zim suits individuals who want an offline, linked notebook for notes, lists, journals, or longer drafts. It is less suited to shared notebooks or users who need built-in password protection.