Which app should you use to take your notes? This page aims to help you compare the various options.
You already know how to use it.
Very strong formatting and layout
Part of Google Drive
Strong file organisation
Crossplatform sync
Collaboration
A little bit of math input support
Built in math input panel
Math input add-ons
Difficult to switch between documents
Interdocument links are slow
Often requires you to go through Drive to open a different file.
Almost no hand drawing support
(Does have Google Drawings, but is quite limited)
Very strong file organisation and navigation
Filesystem is integrated into the editor
Search for files and immediately go to them
Interpage linking
Supports LaTeX math input out of the box.
But this is the only math input option. You are out of luck if you don't know LaTeX.
Minimalistic drag and drop formatting/editor.
Powerful document databases
Keep files together where they are easily searchable and filterable
Crossplatform sync
Zero support for hand drawing, save for inserting images.
Lack of formatting options
No font size, text alignment, margins, etc.
Collaboration
Sharing a view-only link is free, but editing files together is a paid feature.
Easy to use and has an organized look
Lets you write anywhere, draw, type, and highlight. Super flexible.
Easy to organize
Syncs across PC, phone, tablet. Always updated.
Easy to collaborate and share with people
Can add files, images, videos, tables, and links.
It can feel confusing at first because it has many features.
Sometimes has a syncing problem, takes time.
If you are using the mobile app, it is not smooth, and some features are missing.
Printing or exporting from it can look weird.
Huge notebooks with a lot of graphics can be slow.
Some advanced features needs paid subscription (I believe that TDSB includes these advanced features)
Easy to manage, many resources, photos, graphics, and many features to enhance your presentation
Vast templates for any type of work
User friendly, easy to use even on mobile.
Very easy to use, even for beginners with no design experience.
Many already made templates that save time in designing one, and there are many different kinds of templates.
It's useful for many projects like posters, presentations, and social media posts.
Some elements are paid.
Gets laggy if you add too many transitions.
You can’t back up your work if you haven’t downloaded it.
Version history is not free; if you need to look at your work over time, you need a paid subscription.
Many features, images, and templates require a paid subscription.
Simple & Easy to Use
Cloud Sync Across Devices
Basic Collaboration
Notes can connect with Docs, Calendar, and Tasks
No offline use
No bold/italic
Missing things like inserting videos, tables, subheaders, linking between notes, or exporting clean PDFs
Lacks folders
Clutters over time