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Simplenote

The simplest way to keep notes. Light, clean, and free. Simplenote is now available for iOS, Android, Mac, and the web. subtitle

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    Exceptional for what its doing

    Was looking for an alternative for OneNote, so I found it here. I like how simple the interface is and the UI is very simple. It's good for what it is, but there is no sorting/topic system which makes it difficult to find specific notes for specific topics. Other than that, it's a good note system.

    🏁 Competitors: OneNote, Evernote
    👍 Pros:    Lots of functionalities|Easy user interface|Easy to use|Simple
    👎 Cons:    No groups for notes|No sorting notes

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  • Ask HN: How do you store your knowledge?
    It's not perfect, but I use https://simplenote.com/ Someday I will build my own clone of Simplenote/Notational Velocity/Taskpaper/Drafts/Bkmks.com... 1. From mobile browser, share to Simplenote adds a new note with title + url. 2. Not often. 3. Not often. 4. Also Simplenote. Also used Notational Velocity: one note per JIRA ticket. 5. I wish Simplenote's tagging system were better (more like TaskPaper) - I wish it... - Source: Hacker News / 4 days ago
  • NvAlt: MultiMarkdown Notational Velocity fork with Markdown editing and preview
    Note nvUltra, the successor to this program, has been in development/private beta for several years[1,2]. I've been meaning to make my own web-based version of Notational Velocity that adds a few novel features of my own. (Plus inspiration from apps like TaskPaper and Drafts) There are a lot of Notational Velocity clones; currently my favorite is: https://simplenote.com/ [1]:... - Source: Hacker News / 5 days ago
  • Ask HN: Apple Notes has jumped the shark, what should I replace it with?
    I'm still happy with Apple Notes for its integration with all of Apple Apps, easy sharing with family members, etc. I have tamed it more as an ephemeral and quick Notes App. The notes that starts there are usually transferred to a more permanent and organized Plain-Text setup[1] (currently guardian-ed by Obsidian). If I had to replace Apple Notes, I'd look at either one of these; - https://simplenote.com -... - Source: Hacker News / 16 days ago
  • Ask HN: How do you organize your life?
    Write things down! All the weird things and ideas, put them into categories and write them down. This categories can also have a to do list. Use some kind of calendar. Try to not read the news on the internet too much. Use a RSS reader. Notes: Simplenote https://simplenote.com/ I use it with nvpy on Linux https://pypi.org/project/nvpy/ Calendar: https://www.rainlendar.net/ Tiny Tiny RSS Reader for selfhosting:... - Source: Hacker News / 7 months ago
  • Beaver Notes: A Privacy-Focused Open-Source Note-Taking App
    - How do I get my data OUT of this thing, if I decide it isn’t right for me? C) If you’re going to go down the “unlike other note-taking platforms” route, it might be valuable to explicitly help people make the comparison in terms of features/approaches/architecture/trade-offs etc. How should one compare this against [Obsidian](https://obsidian.md)? [Simplenote](https://simplenote.com)?... - Source: Hacker News / 9 months ago
  • Best free cross-platform note taking app?
    In the past I used the beautiful Zoho Notes. It's good but I experienced sync issues sometimes. OneNote is good but I hate the UI. StandardNotes is nice, but very expensive once you want the paid features. SimpleNote OK too, but too basic imo. Source: 10 months ago
  • Best Writing Apps?
    I've used Simplenote for years. Clutter free, distraction free, and actually free - it works in a browser and my phone so I can write on any device, anywhere, online or when I'm intentionally disconnected. Source: 11 months ago
  • Best note taking app that works offline and online and works seamlessly between Mac and Android?
    I think Simplenote could be what you’re looking for. Source: 11 months ago
  • Joplin awareness
    Thus I'd rather recommend Notesnook, Obsidian or Simplenote — or any other solution that has basic features like a background sync. Source: 12 months ago
  • What's a software you searched to selfhost but is still missing to you ?
    An slim note-taking app, syncing flawlessly, with a history and an Android App like https://simplenote.com. Source: about 1 year ago
  • Scared of sepsis can’t sleep
    Simplenote is an easy-to-use cross-platform software application that's free to use. Source: about 1 year ago
  • ⟳ 2 apps added, 15 updated at apt.izzysoft.de
    Simplenote (version 155): keep notes, lists, ideas and more. Source: about 1 year ago
  • What states provide assistance for people with DMD?
    If recording the information digitally and working from tablet or phone, Simplenote is a great application to use. This is especially true if using to differing OS's and platforms, such as your phone(s) and a laptop or desktop computers. Simplenote runs on iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux, or in the browser. It allows simultaneous logins, the information is constantly updated between platforms. It too is a... Source: about 1 year ago
  • Syncing is repeatedly failing between iOS, Android phone and Mac Laptop - can't find any info online to troubleshoot, force sync etc. Any clues?
    Hi! Just to follow up on this - are you able to log in on the web app at simplenote.com? If so, do you see any correctly-synchronised notes in there? If there's anything missing, definitely first copy/paste notes from your device app to the web app to make sure they're saved in the web app and therefore on our servers. Source: about 1 year ago
  • Ask HN: Best way to version control your notes or documents?
    Https://simplenote.com/ automatically stores history for each note: > Notes are backed up with every change, so you can see what you noted last week or last month. I have used this feature, but only very rarely. It would be nice if SimpleNote could also search the note history, too. - Source: Hacker News / about 1 year ago
  • Need easy to use note app
    Https://simplenote.com/ should work. It allows for more organization via folders and tags if you want it later. Source: about 1 year ago
  • Best note app for this situation
    If you don't save pictures, I would recommend you Simplenote. Source: over 1 year ago
  • Idea: low-circ items could sit on the hold shelf for a month, space permitting
    I tend not to use holds. Instead, I use Simplenote to keep a list of books I want to borrow, their call numbers, and some of the branches which own these books. When I'm at one of these branches, I go fetch the books myself. Source: over 1 year ago
  • What are some linux utilities/tools/apps you would want to have, that don't exist and think would be really useful.
    There is a cross platform one I use called Simplenote. You can make tabs, setup lists and it's in the cloud so it's shared. I have it on my phone, and my desktop. Source: over 1 year ago
  • The "best" note taking app just got an update!
    You could try Simplenote. They're proprietary, but super easy and they deliver on their name. I used to use them all the time until I got into CalyxOS and looked for a note taking app focused on privacy and security. Then I switched to Notesnook. Source: over 1 year ago
  • ⟳ 5 apps added, 8 updated at apt.izzysoft.de
    Simplenote (version 153): keep notes, lists, ideas and more. Source: over 1 year ago

External sources with reviews and comparisons of Simplenote

20 Obsidian Alternatives: Top Note-Taking Tools to Consider
Simplenote is an excellent alternative to Obsidian thanks to its simplicity and clutter-free interface. It also features powerful syncing functionality to help you access your notes anytime.
The best note-taking apps for collecting your thoughts and data
Simplenote is a text-only app that offers straightforward note-taking for anyone who just wants to, well, take notes.
10 Best Open Source Note-Taking Apps for Linux
Second, on the list is Simplenote. As the name implies, it is a simple if not the simplest way to keep all your notes on Linux systems, Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android as well as a web browser. It is free, open-source, supports tags, and sharable to-do lists, and comes with mark-down support. It syncs all your notes across devices and allows you to publish notes online.
15 Best Notability Alternatives 2022
With the tag function, you can organize your notes so they are easier and faster to find when you need them. All of Simplenote’s features are completely accessible to anyone and are free to use, whereas you will have to get a subscription to unlock all of Notability’s features such as unlimited editing, automatic backups, iCloud syncs, and more.
Best Evernote Alternatives in 2021 for Serious Note Takers
Simplenote‘s appeal is described in its name — it’s a simple app with a simple user interface. Simplenote offers a no-frills experience with minimal features, making it ideal for those who tend to get overwhelmed or distracted by all the options and functionality of other mobile note-taking mobile applications. If you’re looking for a distraction-free experience with simple text notes, and you don’t need advanced...
Top 15 Best Evernote Alternatives You Can Use
If you are someone who is looking for a simple note-taking app which offers an intuitive and easy-to-navigate UI, Simplenote is the one for you. Simplenote is one of the best note-taking app which not only offers a no-nonsense interface but also brings most of the basic features that you might require from a note-taking app. You can easily create text-notes, reminders, to-do list, and more.
8 Free Note Taking Software For Windows – Evernote Alternatives
The simplest way to keep notes. Light, clean, and free. Simplenote is now available for iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux, and the web. What makes Simplenote great?
The 7 Best Lightweight OneNote and Evernote Alternatives
Another noteworthy feature is per-note revision histories. As notes are edited, Simplenote saves periodic snapshots. You can look through them and revert the note to a previous snapshot when necessary.
10 Best Note Taking Apps for Windows in 2020
Another free note-taking app for Windows that I have tested is Simplenote. I like Simplenote because it is free, simple, and functional for the note-taking I do. I don’t need to add audio files, pictures, and attachments to every note I take which is what makes Simplenote so appealing to me, but this may not be enough of an application you need.
17 Top Evernote Alternatives for Note-Taking for 2019
Here’s the lowdown: Simplenote is free across all devices; Evernote isn’t. Evernote has an adequate amount of formatting and rich text options; Simplenote doesn’t. Evernote offers web clipping, Simplenote doesn’t.
Evernote Alternatives: 11 Note-Taking Apps You Should Be Using Today
Type what you’re looking for, and your list updates instantly. You’ll never misplace an important thought again in Simplenote. It takes care of everything – backups, sharing, and syncing.
Ask HN: Favorite note-taking software?
It probably works very well, but to me it looks a lot like a plaintext encoding of a database record or something. It's a different use case. Not a simple note that is "basically plaintext". For instance I would not feel entirely comfortable editing your example without worrying I'd mess up the structure or produce a syntax error. Though maybe the format is really forgiving, I can't tell. What happens if you...
4 free Evernote alternatives you should try
Personally, I am trying to be more of a minimalist when it comes to note taking, so Simplenote works for me. But I am also a huge fan of Quip and enjoy Google services, so I expect to play more with Keep. I know Microsoft fans who swear by OneNote, so I am sure that has plenty to offer as well.

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