I ditched Google Keep for Simplenote — 6 reasons why I’m never going back

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Opinion post by
Dhruv Bhutani


Lately, I’ve been on a mission to simplify my digital footprint. While tools like Notion and Anytype have come in handy to bulk optimize my life, I find simplicity is key when it comes to writing or note-taking. I’ve tried documenting my work, life, and more in some of the best diary and journal apps like Notion, but I reverted to Google Keep for the longest time. It was easy enough to use, available everywhere, and it backed up everything neatly — sounds perfect, doesn’t it?

It worked fine, but my needs have evolved since then. As Google Keep tacks on new features, it’s become a bit too bloated for my needs, and the interface’s lack of focus on long-form writing started irking me. So, I looked for the perfect alternative. That’s when I struck upon SimpleNote.




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