I've stuck with Joplin for a while. Self hosting the sync server so it's all saved privately.
I used to use Joplin, I liked that it integrated with my Nextcloud, and the markdown format. However, the way that it handles the markdown files was too black-boxey to me, with the way it split them up in a weird scheme.
Now I use Ghostwriter with straight markdown files inside my Nextcloud folder. So I still get the syncing functionality, but a more flexible setup that doesn't require a specific app to access all of my notes.
I didn't mention it, but that's actually my one (small) gripe with Joplin. It would be neat if I could access my notes with any markdown editor without having to open it through Joplin. That said, I don't know how I would've handled the file structure differently while keeping features like the history alive.
Logseq
Siyuan. Ive been using it for a while now and find it very effective for my needs. Its gone through quite a few updates since i started using it and became open source in that time. It even has an android version as well which i do have installed on my phone but admittingly rarely use. I prefer writing information on a keyboard generally.
VSCode + Foam + gitea (+ hexcalidraw if you want to draw)
I've tried lot of different apps, but I think I've settled on Trilium for now.
It doesn't have a great mobile experience, but the web app works fine on mobile. The app in general is super customizable and way easier to write scripts / plugins for.
any text editor... no, literally
I still use Keep. That have yet to fuck it up, but I'm sure they will eventually. Just like every god damn thing they do.
I'm using Notion for everything now. I heavily rely on reminders scattered everywhere because Todo lists don't work for me.
I tried so many, eventually landed on trilium. It's not perfect by any means, but it ticks the most boxes for my needs
For long-term, permanent notes, I'm using Obsidian with Nextcloud and FolderSync Pro (which I also use for backing up some Android stuff to my Nextcloud).
For quick, easy notes while on the go (or that I need quick access to while out and about), I use Memos, which is more of a Google Keep replacement.
I'm using trilium and very happy with it.
I use silverbullet, it is great for tasks and notes! https://silverbullet.md/ - the manual itself uses it, so it is both a manual and a demo page
Hedgedoc and Nextcloud Notes
Markor + synvthing
Joplin uses it's own database so interoperability is not perfect. Markor is so effing cool. That's on Android. On the laptop I use want ever is best suited for the task. Most often, a vim variant of notepad++
I used logseq for my first semester of university and I can't see any reason to switch right now.
It handles markdown and KaTeX, so it handles everything I need really, in a fast simple program.
Emacs+org-mode
I use https://simplenote.com/ I was thinking about switching to a Foss alternative from fdroid but haven't yet. Works good for me.
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