I use Joplin and I do like it very much, but I would like to be able to at least view (not edit) the notes from web browser… Which is not supported.

Are there good alternatives that are:

  • fully open source
  • have android client
  • have web client or viewer
  • can be synched VOA WebDAV or native method

I can also settle for a Joplin web viewer of sorts!

UPDATE: i opened up a can of worms. I would have never tought there would be so many tools for this task, and so many different shades of how it can be done. Even excluding ALL the non-truly-FOSS solutions out there, there are still tons of tools with good points and bad points. Of course, NONE fits my bill so i will spin mine… Joking, i have no time for that. I see two ways forward: write a simple web viewer for the Joplin MD stored files (which are not plain-readable, not MD but JSON) OR try silverbullet.md which looks the most promising to me

i might end up with n.1 if i find a bit of free time.

Thank you all, and to anybody still chiming in!

  • Suzune@ani.socialEnglish
    7·
    10 months ago

    Logseq is great. It’s still in early development. Only sync is not so great. I use Git and wrote two scripts (pull/push) for Android which I start manually. The desktop application is very powerful and extensible. The app only supports the most common features without any plugin support.

    It’s also pretty great if you’re able to code.

    • Deebster@programming.devEnglish
      2·
      10 months ago

      It’s a very different kind of beast, but I’m very much enjoying it so far. Linking things is definitely Joplin’s weak point whereas this is a core strength for logseq.

      I often used bullet points in my Joplin notes, so having that as the default works for me too. However, since Op has said they want plain text notes Obsidian seems like a better fit (although logseq does save pages as text it’s not what it feels like in use).

    • d13@programming.devEnglish
      1·
      10 months ago

      I also use Logseq and I use SyncThing to sync between devices. I just started a month ago, so I can’t say for sure, but so far it has been pretty great.

    • Shimitar@feddit.itOPEnglish
      1·
      10 months ago

      This looks… Overwhelming… O my… I want back to having only ONE alternative please!!!

    • Shimitar@feddit.itOPEnglish
      11·
      10 months ago

      Good point, been using it for years, but trying to get rid of NextCloud that, while being an amazing tool, is overkill for my use case.

      Migrated to a WebDAV server, Card/CalDAV server and Joplin. So far so good, but missing the ease to access notes from web too for a quick glance when on a PC (for example, to copy&paste some stuff) without installing the desktop app (work PC or friend’s PC).

        • Shimitar@feddit.itOPEnglish
          21·
          10 months ago

          Good observation… Let’s say NextCloud is a heavyweight and after many years its time to explore alternatives?

          • timbuck2themoon@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
            2·
            10 months ago

            Maybe. I found that using redis, the php cache, and disabling unused apps (like photos) sped it up. Personally it just provides a lot to me and is only one thing to manage.

            Great for my use case. Maybe not anymore for yours but food for thought. Good luck on whatever you choose. Lot of good programs recommended here.

    • Shimitar@feddit.itOPEnglish
      3·
      10 months ago

      Not self hosted. Requires email and the use of their servers to sync.

    • node815@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      10 months ago

      It needs to be self hosted - no docker containers that I can find.

      https://github.com/streetwriters/notesnook-sync-server

      Based on this, it’s not yet available. I use Joplin server for my stuff and have been wanting to move away to a web based platform as I tend to reinstall my OS every few months and like to be able to dial in my self hosted instance and reference for what I need.

  • cosmic_slate@dmv.socialEnglish
    4·
    10 months ago

    What features in Joplin do you like using the most?

    There are a TON of note taking apps and understanding what features you value the most might be helpful in pointing you in a direction.

    • Shimitar@feddit.itOPEnglish
      2·
      10 months ago

      O need plain text notes. I want them synched on my self hosted server I want no external dependency to login/sync services which are not selfhostable. I need them on android, web (even read-only is OK) and optionally PC.

    • homegrowntechie@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      10 months ago

      This. Save yourself some time and just go with Trillium. It does not have a native mobile app yet, but when it does, there’ll be nothing to compare! :P

  • kancept@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    10 months ago

    Maybe Obsidian with Git sync? I have Gitea hosted locally and my obsidian sync across to that.

  • Milan@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
    2·
    10 months ago

    I suppose Notesnook and StandardNotes come closest to these requirements. Also interesting: AnyType.

    • chriscrutch@lemm.eeEnglish
      1·
      10 months ago

      I moved from Joplin to Obsidian and am very happy with the move, but it’s not FOSS

  • poVoq@slrpnk.netEnglish
    1·
    10 months ago

    There are multiple options with Orgmode clients. For a webview Filestash supports Orgmode, but there are also some dedicated options I think.

    • node815@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      10 months ago

      Anytype is amazing, but when they give you these super long passkeys to decrpyt? That makes having to either memorize the something like 12 short words, and keep them in the exact order they tell you, you sort of have to put them in a notebook (ironically), password manager or whatever you choose to store it.