Zim vs. Google Keep: eine gute Linux-Alternative?

Zim als Linux-Alternative zu Google Keep

Aktualisiert am 29. Oktober 2026

Unser Fazit

Zim is a decent replacement for Google Keep if you prioritize local control, plain-text organization, and hierarchical note management over real-time sync and collaboration. It works well for users who take structured, text-heavy notes and want full offline access. However, it lacks cloud sync, mobile apps, and sharing features, making it less suitable for users who rely on reminders, cross-device availability, or team note-sharing. If your workflow centers on personal, desktop-based note-taking with tagging and linking, Zim excels. For active Google Keep users needing mobility and sync, it's not a direct substitute.

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Aktuelle Version: 0.77.2 (26. Juli 2026)
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Was gleich funktioniert

Supports text notes and to-do lists with basic formatting
Allows tagging and color-coding of notes for organization
Enables attaching images to notes
Supports pinning important pages via sidebar or naming
Hierarchical organization through notebook structure

Was anders ist

No built-in sync or encryption across devices
No mobile app or web access, desktop-only
No real-time collaboration or sharing
No OCR text extraction from images
No time-based reminders or location triggers

Ihre Google Keep-Dateien öffnen

Google Keep doesn't export data in a standard plain-text or wiki format, so direct file import into Zim isn't possible. You can export Keep notes as text files manually and then import them into Zim by creating new pages. Formatting and structure must be adjusted manually. OCR-extracted text from Keep images won't transfer automatically. There’s no tool to convert Keep’s JSON exports into Zim’s wiki markup, so migration is largely manual.

Von Google Keep zu Zim wechseln – Schritt für Schritt

Export your Google Keep notes via Google Takeout
Extract the archive and convert notes to plain text or HTML
Create new pages in Zim for each note or group of related notes
Manually add tags, colors, and links using Zim's markup
Attach exported images where needed
Organize pages in the sidebar tree by topic or notebook

Wichtige Funktionen von Zim

Hierarchische Seitenleiste mit Baumstruktur zur Organisation von Seiten
Automatische Speicherung als reine Textdatei mit Wiki-Markup
Verknüpfung zwischen Seiten und Anhängen
Plugins für Aufgaben, Gleichungen, Symbol in der Statusleiste und VCS
Plattformübergreifende Tastaturkürzel
Export nach HTML, PDF und reinem Text

Zim unter Linux installieren

Flatpak (Flathub)flatpak install flathub org.zim_wiki.Zim

Ubuntu / Mintsudo apt install zim

Debiansudo apt install zim

Fedorasudo dnf install Zim

Arch / Manjarosudo pacman -S zim

openSUSEsudo zypper install zim

Häufige Fragen

Can I sync Zim notes across devices like Google Keep?

Not directly. You can sync the Zim notebook folder using tools like Syncthing, Nextcloud, or Dropbox, but conflicts may occur. Manual syncing or version control (like Git) is possible but requires care.

Does Zim support reminders like Google Keep?

No, Zim has no built-in reminder system. You can mark tasks with tags like @due or use a separate calendar app alongside Zim.

Can I use Zim on Android?

No native Android app exists. You can access Zim files via file sync and edit them in a text editor, but the full interface and linking features are desktop-only.