Best Next-Level Note Apps for 2021

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Hypernotes

Hypernotes is a knowledge management system created to be the new knowledge database. With features such as bi-directional linking, semantic graphs, as well as HTML and markdown, users can easily create a web of knowledge. Hypernotes takes care of organizing so users can stop taking notes and start creating knowledge, with automated connections easing the workflow.

#Note Taking #Knowledge Management #Todos 8 social mentions

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Notion

Although classified as a note app, Notion is more versatile. Notion is basically three tools in one: a powerful note app (which is why it’s on this list), a task and project manager, and a reference wiki. Users use Notion for various use cases such as FAQs, data analytics of marketing costs, calendar tracking, and, last but not least, taking notes – all in just one platform.

#Productivity #Work Collaboration #Note Taking 438 social mentions

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Roam Research

Roam Research is a note-taking app for networked thought, creating groups of information and making knowledge associations naturally. Arguably, the comprehensive app made bi-directional linking popular for note-taking apps. Roam Research enables users an organized and personalized overview over all the notes taken. Known for their high user satisfaction, users new to these kinds of note-taking apps need to consider the pricing options as there is no free version.

#Note Taking #Todos #Task Management 101 social mentions

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Obsidian.md

Obsidian is a home-grown note app supporting every common form of Markdown. The app is a developer’s dream fulfilled as Obsidian enables visual presentation between notes with backlinks, graph views, and cross-referencing. Security and data privacy is an important factor that Obsidian takes care of by running all of the data, whether coming in or out of the app, through an encryption process. Safe to say, Obsidian is systematized, intuitive, as well as secure.

#Knowledge Management #Knowledge Base #Markdown Editor 1454 social mentions

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RemNote

What began as a research project at MIT developed into the software RemNote, a thinking and learning workspace to assist students in knowledge management. RemNote is a non-linear app enabling knowledge sharing. Particular useful features such as flashcards, references, and backlinks assist users in the practice and process of knowledge retention. Users who prefer revising or studying with paper versions or using Word.doc can import and export notes directly from Markdown and other approved apps.

#Studying #Education #Spaced Repetition 13 social mentions

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Bear-Writer

Bear is a breath of fresh air when it comes to note apps. Initially designed with prose in mind, Bear places a strong focus on typography. Organizing with Bear is done through the use of hashtags. Child tags can simply be created with the use of a slash ( / ). A clear favorite for programmers, Bear features syntax highlighting for over 20 programming and markup languages.

#Note Taking #Task Management #Todos

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Zettlr

Zettlr is simply an open-source Markdown editor. The system authorizes various citation formats, includes theme customization and writing statistics, as well as supporting the Zettelkasten method. File and tag management permits user-friendly note organization. Noteworthy of Mem is that the app is available in 14 languages and notes can be exported in 40 different formats.

#Note Taking #Markdown Editor #Knowledge Management 10 social mentions

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Mem

Mem is a note-taking app focusing on simplicity, quickness, and collaboration. The app allows users to capture, connect, and share information easily. It combines features such as lightning fast capture, always-on search, and seamless collaboration. Powered by a collaborative graph database, Mem enables diverse organization formats. Sadly, bi-directional linking is currently not supported and users interested in testing Mem currently require patience due to a waiting list for the app.

#Productivity #Task Management #Note 6 social mentions

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Logseq

The privacy-first, open-source knowledge base allows users to visualize every note through graphs. Knowledge grows and new ideas and thoughts are connected into a “tree of ideas”. With Logseq users can organize tasks and projects with built-in workflow commands.

#Knowledge Management #Note Taking #Knowledge Base 280 social mentions

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Amplenote

Amplenote is an encrypted note-taking app. Notes can be labelled as tasks, scheduled in calendar view, and inspected in a daily log. Extensive embedding options include rich footnotes, screenshots, YouTube videos, Google Sheets, as well as hyperlinked note sections. Amplenote uses the Eisenhower Matrix, sometimes called the “Covey Matrix” to generate a “task score” that clarifies which tasks would be best to focus on.

#Project Management #Task Management #Todos 8 social mentions