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Re: Ask HN: Favorite note-taking software?

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Post by kungtotte »

I'm currently evaluating several different options, and I'm beginning to lean towards "One tool is probably not enough". Bigger tools such as Notion.so or a personal wiki are great as a repository of knowledge, you can easily browse and organize information. But writing a one-off quick note is not their forte. Lighter tools like markdown files in a text editor or a pure note app all handle the jot-down-a-note aspect very well, but they lack in organization and structure.

I prefer not having to use a bunch of tools for the same task, but here it seems like that's probably the best idea. Use a light note-taking app (or a physical notebook) to scribble things down, then enter it into a more repository-like software when I'm back at my computer.

Re: Ask HN: Favorite note-taking software?

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Post by drgoodvibe »

I feel like I've used them all. OneNote, Notion.so, NotePlan, Outliner, Mac Notes, Scrivner, Evernote.

I personally seem to gravitate towards OneNote for pure note taking. I personally like Notion.so more for notes that refer to tasks, using Notionas more of a task management and organization app vs pure note taking.

Outliner is a great app for quick note taking in nested format.

Re: Ask HN: Favorite note-taking software?

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Post by hazz99 »

drgoodvibe wrote: post #7

I feel like I've used them all. OneNote, Notion.so, NotePlan, Outliner, Mac Notes, Scrivner, Evernote. I personally seem to gravitate towards OneNote for pure note taking. I personally like Notion.so more for notes that refer to tasks, using Notionas more of a task management and organization app vs pure note taking. Outliner is a great app for quick note taking in nested format.

I'm a huge fan of Notion.so. They offer personal plans, and a free plan to students.

They've helped me organise my life - I've built a small personal "wiki" of study notes, WIP writing, calendar plans & email drafts.

I recently persuaded a friend to get it (so we can collaboratively work on a startup idea) and it's worked really smoothly. We both love it. Can't recommend enough.

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