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Another good open source, markdown based alternative that I used for a long time is Joplin. Also has git sync built in and is cross platform. https://joplinap

Another good open source, markdown based alternative that I used for a long time is Joplin. Also has git sync built in and is cross platform. https://joplinapp.org/ https://joplinapp.org/

smcleod 4y ago
Unfortunately the desktop "app" for Joplin is Electron.
- lf-non 4y ago
  There is also a terminal application if you don't like electron https://joplinapp.org/terminal/ https://joplinapp.org/terminal/
meribold 4y ago
I just installed the iOS app and as far as I can tell there's no option to sync using Git.
- prepend 4y ago
  Same here, I see Dropbox, OneDrive, Joplin cloud, webdev, s3, nextcloud, Joplin server but no git. The app seems nice but I think git history and durability is a good feature.
schaefer 4y ago
Interestingly, GitJournal has an import function from Joplin. [1]: https://gitjournal.io/docs/import/joplin/ https://gitjournal.io/docs/import/joplin/
- encryptluks2 4y ago
  Import your free notes that work just as well into our paid app with the same or less features.
  - schaefer 4y ago
    That's a pretty cynical view of what's happening here. A real human is working full time on GitJournal. They have built the mobile apps for you as a convenience. But if that's not a good fit for you, The project is open source[1]. Build it yourself. [1]: https://github.com/GitJournal/GitJournal https://github.com/GitJournal/GitJournal
  - vhanda 4y ago
    Author here. What I'm pushing for is open formats + git for sync. That way, you can easily combine different tools. GitJournal is never going to do everything, the note taking app world is way too complex. Instead, my plan was for GitJournal to be one other tool in your workflow.
saxelsen 4y ago
I'm a fairly happy user of Joplin - it's great if you want a synchronised cross-device markdown editor! I write "fairly happy", because there is a longstanding issue with the Android app where notes that have more than 10 lines start to experience crazy lag when editing. So I mainly use the desktop version for writing. Wish they would fix the Android bug!

Another good open source, markdown based alternative that I used for a long time is Joplin. Also has git sync built in and is cross platform. https://joplinapp.org/ https://joplinapp.org/

smcleod 4y ago

Unfortunately the desktop "app" for Joplin is Electron.

lf-non 4y ago
There is also a terminal application if you don't like electron https://joplinapp.org/terminal/ https://joplinapp.org/terminal/

meribold 4y ago

I just installed the iOS app and as far as I can tell there's no option to sync using Git.

prepend 4y ago
Same here, I see Dropbox, OneDrive, Joplin cloud, webdev, s3, nextcloud, Joplin server but no git. The app seems nice but I think git history and durability is a good feature.

schaefer 4y ago

Interestingly, GitJournal has an import function from Joplin. [1]: https://gitjournal.io/docs/import/joplin/ https://gitjournal.io/docs/import/joplin/

encryptluks2 4y ago
Import your free notes that work just as well into our paid app with the same or less features.
- schaefer 4y ago
  That's a pretty cynical view of what's happening here. A real human is working full time on GitJournal. They have built the mobile apps for you as a convenience. But if that's not a good fit for you, The project is open source[1]. Build it yourself. [1]: https://github.com/GitJournal/GitJournal https://github.com/GitJournal/GitJournal
- vhanda 4y ago
  Author here. What I'm pushing for is open formats + git for sync. That way, you can easily combine different tools. GitJournal is never going to do everything, the note taking app world is way too complex. Instead, my plan was for GitJournal to be one other tool in your workflow.

saxelsen 4y ago

I'm a fairly happy user of Joplin - it's great if you want a synchronised cross-device markdown editor! I write "fairly happy", because there is a longstanding issue with the Android app where notes that have more than 10 lines start to experience crazy lag when editing. So I mainly use the desktop version for writing. Wish they would fix the Android bug!