EverNote #7 : Which one of these three is most close to EverNote?

Joplin is the most similar to Evernote among the three. It was specifically designed to be an open-source, free alternative that mimics Evernote’s "digital filing cabinet" structure. [1, 2] 

Here is how they compare in terms of "Evernote-ness":

1. Joplin (The Closest Match)

Joplin feels like a direct clone of the classic Evernote experience. [2, 3] 

* Organization: Uses the exact same Notebooks > Sub-notebooks > Notes hierarchy you are already used to.

* Web Clipper: It has the most powerful web clipper of the three, capable of capturing full pages, simplified articles, and screenshots just like Evernote.

* Importing: It has a built-in "Import ENEX" tool specifically for Evernote files that preserves your tags and formatting.

* Why it's different: It uses Markdown for editing (though it has a visual editor) and gives you total control over where your data is synced. [2, 3, 4, 5] 

2. Notion (The "Modern" Alternative)

Notion is a strong contender but moves away from the simple "note" format toward an "all-in-one" workspace. [6, 7] 

* Similarity: It is cloud-based and has a very polished, professional feel. Many people switch to Notion because it can also handle tasks and databases.

* Difference: It uses a "Block" system (where every paragraph or image is its own movable block) and lacks a traditional notebook sidebar, which can feel disorganized to long-time Evernote users. [7, 8, 9] 

3. Obsidian (The Least Similar)

Obsidian is a "Personal Knowledge Management" tool rather than a filing cabinet. [10, 11, 12] 

* Similarity: It handles text and attachments extremely well and is very fast.

* Difference: It doesn't use notebooks at all; it relies on Links and Folders. It is "local-first," meaning your notes are just files on your computer, not stored on a company's server. [8, 13, 14, 15, 16] 

Recommendation: 

If you want your notes to look and feel exactly like they do now, start with Joplin. If you want a more modern, visual way to organize your life and don't mind a new layout, go with Notion.

Which of these sounds like a better mental fit for how you think—rigid folders (Joplin) or flexible workspaces (Notion)?

[1] [https://zapier.com](https://zapier.com/blog/best-note-taking-apps/)

[2] [https://noteplan.co](https://noteplan.co/blog/evernote-alternatives)

[3] [https://www.settingbox.com](https://www.settingbox.com/best-evernote-alternative/#:~:text=Thankfully%20Joplin%20did%20have%20web%20clipper%20extensions,extension%20and%20it%27s%20working%20as%20it%20should.)

[4] [https://www.reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/joplinapp/comments/1e3k216/compare_evernote_and_notion/)

[5] [https://en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joplin_%28software%29#:~:text=Joplin%20is%20a%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource%20desktop,the%20noncommercial%20Joplin%20Server%20Personal%20Use%20License.)

[6] [https://en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notion_%28productivity_software%29#:~:text=Notion%20is%20a%20productivity%20and%20note%2Dtaking%20application,apps.%20It%20is%20headquartered%20in%20San%20Francisco.)

[7] [https://thebusinessdive.com](https://thebusinessdive.com/evernote-vs-notion)

[8] [https://www.reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/16lxfwn/breakdown_of_the_best_evernote_alternatives_with/)

[9] [https://medium.com](https://medium.com/@ruslansmelniks/why-users-abandon-notion-complexity-limitations-and-the-rise-of-ai-alternatives-cba91a95b535#:~:text=User%20Adoption%20and%20Pain%20Points%20Leading%20to,and%20overwhelming%20complexity%20are%20commonly%20cited%20issues.)

[10] [https://thebusinessdive.com](https://thebusinessdive.com/evernote-vs-obsidian)

[11] [https://www.makeuseof.com](https://www.makeuseof.com/switched-from-obsidian-to-joplin/#:~:text=While%20Obsidian%20excels%20at%20knowledge%20management%20and,that%20matter%20more%20in%20my%20daily%20workflow.)

[12] [https://discourse.hookproductivity.com](https://discourse.hookproductivity.com/t/best-note-taking-platforms/4674?page=2)

[13] [https://www.reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/Notion/comments/15b3ugo/convince_me_why_i_should_use_notion_over_obsidian/)

[14] [https://medium.com](https://medium.com/@andriizolkin/obsidian-the-powerhouse-of-productivity-0f73f94f489c)

[15] [https://fortelabs.com](https://fortelabs.com/blog/test-driving-a-new-generation-of-second-brain-apps-obsidian-tana-and-mem/#:~:text=The%20first%20app%20that%20I%20tried%20seriously%20was%20Obsidian.)

[16] [https://www.reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/productivity/comments/zvojcq/notion_vs_obsidian/)