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Heynote vs Joplin

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Heynote

8.0
Developer Tools

Dedicated scratchpad for developers

Joplin

8.0
Productivity

Note taking and to-do application with synchronisation capabilities

Metric Heynote Joplin
Category Developer Tools Productivity
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 87 551
90-day Installs 202 1.6K
365-day Installs 773 6.7K
Version 2.8.2 3.5.13
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 5.2K 53.8K
GitHub Forks 259 5.9K
Open Issues 77 605
License NOASSERTION NOASSERTION
Language JavaScript TypeScript
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Dec 23, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Heynote

Heynote is a dedicated scratchpad designed specifically for developers, offering features like syntax highlighting, code snippet organization, and cross-platform syncing. It benefits developers and power users who need a focused environment for quick notes and code experimentation.

Provides a platform for developers to take notes, organize code snippets, and experiment with code in a distraction-free environment.

Pros

  • + Focuses specifically on developer needs with syntax highlighting and code snippet management.
  • + Cross-platform syncing for seamless access across devices.
  • + Active development and continuous updates.

Cons

  • - Limited community discussion outside of GitHub and Hacker News.
  • - Some open issues remain, particularly around feature requests.

Joplin

Joplin is a privacy-focused, open-source note-taking and to-do application with synchronization capabilities across multiple platforms. Its key features include markdown support, encryption, and the ability to self-host sync services. Ideal for users who value privacy and cross-platform functionality.

Joplin allows users to create and manage notes, to-do lists, and synchronize them across devices.

Pros

  • + Open-source and privacy-focused
  • + Cross-platform synchronization capabilities
  • + Support for markdown and encryption
  • + Option to self-host sync services

Cons

  • - Frequent updates may cause instability
  • - Some synchronization issues reported