Best Notes App? Apple Notes vs Notion vs Obsidian vs Notability

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Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
0:48 - How will you use a notes app?
2:22 - How will you organize your notes?
2:48 - Apple Notes overview
3:42 - Notion overview
4:21 - Obsidian overview
5:09 - Notability overview
5:35 - Productivity course
5:49 - New features in each app
7:49 - Privacy and encryption
9:09 - Pricing and upgrades
9:59 - Backlinks
10:34 - Apple Pencil integration
11:11 - Media
11:55 - Other great note taking apps
13:16 - Quick recap/overview

[GaelyneGasson]

Obsidian may seem barebones but you can just pop an image into your text way easier than other mark down apps (I use copy/paste for images and no matter where I move the text note, that image is still visible - Obsidian just adjusts the links automatically. And those 800 plugins? That's how your get your AI assistance, database and projects, OCR for images, voice recording, and, with the right theme you can have it looking pretty darn sparkly. I can appreciate you probably had limited time to look it over, but I've used all the apps you've mentioned, but Obsidian has become my go-to because if I need it to do something, I can set that up with either a plugin, or taking a look into the docs. The people who use it are pretty great about helping too. Anyway, just wanted to share what my take on Obsidian is. I am very glad to start seeing your videos again. You disappeared for awhile and it's great to have you back. I'll go sign up for that newsletter now!

[IamMusicNerd]

I switched from GoodNotes to Notability years ago, and every time I venture out to try to see if anything else has surpassed it, I’m always amazed that Notability is still the best in my opinion. They have absolutely nailed it.

The ability to replay your voice notes, and have it synchronized with what you were drawing or typing at the same time during the playback is genius.

[cantis]

Key feature of Obsidian for me? I'm a developer and It handles code! You can put code blocks into your markdown and have them format properly. This lets you show code in our notes the way we see it in daily use. Oh, and in case you wondered it has dark mode. You can use Mermaid for design diagrams built in! Markdown, the notes language for obsidian should either be easy to pick up or already known by developers! I've tried Notion and switched over to Obsidian because the note entry was much more natural.

[phillipwaters]

As a teacher, a major thing to consider is file management. I’ve always found the notebook feature in notabilities to be clunky. Good news has a great file management system.

[vikaskaranpage]

Thanks Chris for this amazing video… your approach to connect the problems with the process of decision making was amazing. Thank you!

[lucascqueiroz]

It would be great if there was a tool like Notion that also included the option to handwrite in a specific page. Does using an embed canvas work with the pencil perhaps?

[psied]

Thanks Chris! Great framework for your notes process! I’m beyond excited that GoodNotes has voice recording added. NOW it’s the best! I agree with previous comment that overall for all users iOS, Windows, Android, OneNote is the best for cross platform. Apple Notes does have power, though!

[pammcclung]

I’m surprised you didn’t mention Noteshelf - my favorite note taking app and has been for many years. Very versatile and able to create and organize custom notebooks. Can type or use Apple Pencil. Lots of great features.

[evvtech]

I've tried most of these. They don't compare to OneNote. I'm not a Microsoft fan but OneNote is a solid program that works great.

[usingzoomnotes]

You left out the VERY BEST APP ON THE MARKET!!! ZoomNotes! It’s like trying to compare the Mall of America to a Mom and Pop shoe store!!! Or Tesla to a very low end Ford! No Comparison! ZoomNotes has layers, tables(regular and round) Automatic planner creation with all links done in minutes. It works with shortcuts and reminders and events added automatically. I can go to the grocery store and as soon as I drive up ZoomNotes documents it… and itpots the weather three times a day…. It has automation, infinite whiteboards, sub documents, 3D page page turning, on an on and on, way more than any one person would need but, like CorelDraw and Photoshop you just use what you need. BRILLIANT APP! I have used it for 4 years now and it is constantly getting better and better with new features.

[gatorcellman]

No mention of Evernote, so is it just too messed up now to really consider? BTW I read they were acquired.

[waleed]

Why haven’t you mentioned OneNote? For me it’s the best note taking app if you want to use both the pencil and keyboard in tandem - nothing beats it on this part

[EnderWang]

You know what? GoodNotes just supported voice note, just like Nota did decades ago, and GoodNotes is THE best note-taking app!!

[iamhadyh]

For anyone considering Apple Notes but want back-linking, it'll be released in the next MacOS update.

[Scotonetee]

What do you think of GoodNotes? I’ve been using it for four years or so. How does it stack up with the others?

[LarryCastle]

Excellent overview and such a helpful breakdown of the various strengths and weaknesses of each. I really appreciate your work. Thanks, Chris!

[cacomartin]

Absolutely good video! I love your diagrams and drawings! Congratulations for this new step forward in your videos! 🎉

[CanalHormiga]

Very usefull. Thank you for all your hard work to Bring us cuality information.

[ryanrawlins]

I use OneNote because I use a PC for work, so it syncs there.

[YoRAHeem]

I'm going to watch this, but first just blindly state where's Freeform?