Currently I’m using Joplin with Syncthing-backed file system synchronization. I’m pretty pleased with it, as I do like tagging- and Markdown-based systems.

I plan to upgrade to server-based synchronization, but before doing that, however, I wanted to see what other people are using.

Edit: So far I see a slight favor towards Joplin and Logseq, but I totally didn’t expect (and appreciate) getting so many different answers.

  • Footnote2669@lemmy.zipEnglish
    301·
    1 year ago

    Joplin. Obsidian is not open source, doesn’t have native self hosting and it gets complicated. Joplin is very simple and just works. Although, it stores the notes in a hashed database, so you can’t edit raw files without Joplin client

      • flubba86@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3·
        1 year ago

        Trillium was originally created to be an open source replacement for Roam Research. It’s similarities to Obsidian are purely coincidental, probably because Obsidian is designed to be a cross between Roam and Evernote.

        • U de Recife@literature.cafeEnglish
          2·
          1 year ago

          Please, I don’t want to be rude, so don’t take me wrong.

          I think that’s not accurate. Trillium is not even an outliner, let alone a block note taking app. I think you’re mixing trillium with Logseq.

          My memory may be failing me, but I think trillium has been around longer than Roam Research.

          And yes, it’s a great open source note taking app!

    • someonesmall@lemmy.mlEnglish
      61·
      1 year ago

      Problem with Joplin: The raw files are randomly named so you can’t easily find a specific note

      • krash@lemmy.mlEnglish
        5·
        1 year ago

        That’s not even the bugger problem. I found the desktop ui very clunky. There were too many papercuts for me to keep using joplin. However, it’s TUI and mobile app are excellent.