# Notes App Tier List

A tier list ranking of popular notes applications available on Linux and/or cross-platform.

## Apps to Consider

- Obsidian
- Joplin
- Logseq
- Notesnook
- Standard Notes
- Nextcloud Notes
- Gnome Notes (Bijiben)
- Cherrytree
- Zettlr
- Simplenote
- Notion
- Org-mode
- Flatnotes
- Docmost
- Trilium Notes
- Memos
- QOwnNotes
- KaraKeep
- ManyNotes
- Google Keep
- Evernote
- Journiv

## Notes

- Consider spinning up a Docker container for each app so the group can actually try them before the episode.
- Iotas

## Tier Categories

- S: Can't live without it
- A: Great, would recommend
- B: Solid, has its place
- C: Usable but meh
- D: Hard to recommend
- F: Avoid

## Discussion Points

- Local vs cloud storage
- Markdown support
- Mobile apps / cross-platform sync
- Open source vs proprietary
- Encryption and privacy
- Learning curve