WriteMonkey LikeHelps writing quick drafts. Ignore the V2 version. V3 is stable and much better.Cost / LicenseFreemiumProprietaryApplication typesText EditorWord ProcessorPlatformsWindows+4
Trilium Notes LikeFLOSS "second brain" application. Unlike most alternatives it doesn't use the 'md files in folders' format internally. But in practice it's hardly a con because it feels the same, only quicker (faster performance, faster UX).Cost / LicenseFreeOpen SourceApplication typesNote-taking ToolTodo List ManagerPlatformsMacWindowsLinuxSelf-HostedGoogle ChromeCloudronMozilla Firefox+9
Quoll Writer LikeHelps writing fiction with characters, scenes, etc.Cost / LicenseFreeOpen SourceApplication typesNovel Authoring ToolNote-taking ToolPlatformsWindows
Manuskript LikeHelps writing both fiction and non-fiction.Cost / LicenseFreeOpen SourceApplication typesNovel Authoring ToolNote-taking ToolPlatformsMacWindowsLinuxSnapcraftFlathubFlatpak+5
Turtl LikeUseful for a moderate amount of information that should be as protected as possible.Cost / LicenseFreemiumOpen SourceApplication typesNote-taking ToolTodo List ManagerPlatformsMacWindowsLinuxAndroidAndroid TabletSelf-HostedGoogle ChromeFirefox+1