zk
The premium Open Source alternative to Roam Research
🎯 Best for:Terminal-centric developers using the Zettelkasten method.
What is zk?
A command-line utility that replaces Roam Research for managing Zettelkasten notes. It is written in Go and provides high-speed filtering and linking across thousands of plain-text files.
Tech Stack
GoKnowledge Base & Wiki
Why zk?
- • Extremely fast
- • Highly scriptable
Limitations
3/5/2026
Last Update
173
Forks
22
Issues
GPL-3.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
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Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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