When comparing Gingko vs Inkdrop, the Slant community recommends Gingko for most people. In the question“What is the best cross-platform note-taking app?” Gingko is ranked 21st while Inkdrop is ranked 31st.
Specs
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Pros
Pro You can customize colors
Pro Allows focusing on one piece of information at a time
Since Gingko documents are "trees", they are always organized on the go. And since everything is written in cards, it is possible to focus on one chunk of content at a time.
Pro Easy to overview
Despite the complexity of the tree structure, it's always clear where you are, and how to quickly add your thoughts.
Pro Markdown support
All formatting is done via Markdown.
Pro Non-linear
Non-linear notetaking allows you more flexibility, freedom and creativity.
Pro Cross-platform support
Support Windows, macOS, Linus and mobile.
Pro Extensible
Pro Syntax highlighting, multiple themes out of box
Pro Markdown support
Pro Distraction free mode
Pro Supports Mathematical Equations
Pro Ability to draw Sequence Diagrams
Pro Plugins add extra functionality and themes
Pro Public API
More things could be done via its powerful API support.
Pro Global search and tag feature
Cons
Con Limited free version
The free version is limited to 100 cards and 10 documents. Depending on how you use it, this might not be enough.
Con Expensive
$9.80 per month is a lot for a note-taking app
Con Only subscription-based
Can not buy it straight up.