Second brains

Second brains and writing helpers.

MK

Maxim KamalovList by Maxim Kamalov, last updated 2022-03-29

WriteMonkey
Like this app
Helps writing quick drafts. Ignore the V2 version. V3 is stable and much better.
Text Editor
Freemium • Proprietary
Windows
...
Trilium Notes
Like this app
FLOSS "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).
Note-taking Tool
Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Self-Hosted
Google Chrome
Cloudron
Mozilla Firefox
...
Quoll Writer
Like this app
Helps writing fiction with characters, scenes, etc.
Novel Authoring Tool
Free • Open Source
Windows
...
Manuskript
Like this app
Helps writing both fiction and non-fiction.
Note-taking Tool
Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Snapcraft
Flathub
Flatpak
...
Turtl
Like this app
Useful for a moderate amount of information that should be as protected as possible.
Note-taking Tool
Freemium • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
Android Tablet
Self-Hosted
Google Chrome
Firefox
...

In conclusion:

Drafts: Writemonkey 3.
Second brain: Trilium
Fiction: Quoll
Non-fiction: Manuskript
Privacy: Turtl

This list was created by Maxim Kamalov Feb 6, 2018 and was last updated Mar 29, 2022. The list has 5 apps.

You can create your own lists from our large database of apps either for your own sake or if you want to share some great apps with other people.

No comments so far, maybe you want to be first?

Gu