Zettlr, alternative Linux à Notion

Mis à jour le 19 octobre 2026

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Zettlr is a good replacement for Notion if your focus is on writing, structured notes, and offline work with Markdown. It excels for researchers, writers, or knowledge workers who value plain-text storage, citation support, and Zettelkasten-style linking. However, it lacks Notion’s database views, real-time collaboration, and web-based accessibility. If you rely heavily on dynamic tables, kanban boards, or team workflows, Zettlr won’t match that. But for local, fast, and flexible note management with strong export and linking, it’s a solid choice—especially if you prioritize data ownership and simplicity over cloud features.

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Licence: GPL-3.0-or-later
Prix: Gratuit
Dernière version: 4.9.0 (25 octobre 2026)
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Capture d’écran de Zettlr — Zettlr's frontpage in dark mode

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Supports flexible note-taking with Markdown and internal linking
Allows tagging and organizing notes for knowledge management
Enables backlinking between notes using Zettelkasten principles
Offers task management via checklists and TODO markers in Markdown
Supports export to multiple formats including PDF and HTML

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No built-in database or table views like Notion’s inline databases or kanban boards
No real-time collaboration or multi-user editing
No web app or mobile sync—desktop-only with local file storage
Lacks Notion’s rich block-based editor (e.g. embeds, toggles, inline databases)
No native templates or shared workspaces

Ouvrir vos fichiers Notion

Zettlr cannot directly open Notion exports or databases. If you export pages from Notion as Markdown or HTML, Zettlr can import and work with those files. However, Notion’s database structures, relations, and properties won’t carry over. You’ll need to reorganize content manually. For long-term portability, Zettlr stores notes as plain Markdown files, which are future-proof and widely compatible. Use Notion’s export tools first, then clean up formatting as needed in Zettlr.

Passer de Notion à Zettlr, étape par étape

Export your Notion pages as Markdown or HTML (use Notion’s export feature)
Organize exported files into folders matching your workspace structure
Open the folder in Zettlr to import your notes as a project
Replace Notion-style links with Zettlr-compatible internal links or IDs
Use tags and custom IDs in Zettlr to recreate backlinks and connections
Set up citation libraries if using Zotero or BibTeX for references

Fonctionnalités clés de Zettlr

Édition Markdown avec aperçu en direct
Liens et tags à la Zettelkasten
Prise en charge des citations via CSL‑JSON, BibTeX, Zotero, JabRef
Mode sombre et multiples thèmes, CSS personnalisable
Recherche heatmap pour découvrir rapidement les notes
Stockage basé sur des fichiers – aucune base de données propriétaire
Exportation vers PDF, HTML et autres formats
Multiplateforme (Linux, Windows, macOS)

Installer Zettlr sous Linux

Flatpak (Flathub)flatpak install flathub com.zettlr.Zettlr

Arch / Manjarosudo pacman -S zettlr

Questions fréquentes

Can Zettlr sync with the cloud like Notion?

Zettlr doesn’t have built-in sync, but you can store your notes folder in a cloud service like Nextcloud, Dropbox, or Syncthing for manual syncing across devices.

Does Zettlr support two-way linking like Notion?

It supports manual backlinking via file IDs and internal links, but not automatic two-way link graphs. You can track references by naming conventions or using tags.

Can I use Zettlr for project management like in Notion?

You can manage tasks with TODO lists in Markdown and organize projects in folders, but Zettlr lacks Gantt charts, assignees, or progress tracking found in Notion.