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Discussion on: Note-taking software - Investigation

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Patrik

Great list and I really need to give Boostnote a look.

I've switched many times between note taking apps and in terms of desktop software OneNote is my clear favourite. As I've switched away from Windows it means it's simply not relevant to me anymore, as the web client is - as you pointed out - quite painfully slow.

To add to the list, I think Zim (zim-wiki.org/) ought to be included. Simple, fast, flexible. Doesn't have a great range of features, but for simple note-taking, journaling, and to organize thoughts it's a great choice.

I also recently found joplin.cozic.net/. Seems to be a good cross-platform Evernote alternative (as it sets out to be). Haven't taken it for a spin yet though.

I do like Evernote quite a bit. I don't think the fact that it has many features should speak against it, as it still manages to keep the simple tasks very straight-forward.

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Aleksey Pastuhov

Thanks, I will update a list with your recommendations! Mostly the problem that Evernote started to concentrate on B2B solution. Also a big amount of features - make the application heavier.

I do not remember who said it, but I like that phrase:

Universal solution is universally bad

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Very3

+1 for Joplin, I'm running it under Linux on my Pixelbook, on Android, and the terminal version in ssh sessions, all using webdav for sync. It's been flawless so far.