Zettlr

Markdown editor built for academic writing

Office & ProductivityGPL-3.0Windows · macOS · Linux

About Zettlr

Zettlr combines distraction-free Markdown writing with citation management (Zotero integration), footnotes, pandoc export to Word/LaTeX/PDF, and Zettelkasten features — a free Scrivener alternative for academics.

Zettlr is completely free and open source (GPL-3.0) — no trials, no subscriptions, no locked features. Always download from the official website to avoid bundled malware.

Free alternative to: Scrivener (paid)

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