Add to ChromeWhen comparing Nirvana vs Joplin, the Slant community recommends Joplin for most people. In the question“What are the best cross-platform to do list apps?” Joplin is ranked 20th while Nirvana is ranked 54th. The most important reason people chose Joplin is:
Supports Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS.
Specs
Question Ranking
Pros
Pro Streamlined for Getting Things Done
Designed specifically for the Getting Things Done methodology as created by David Allen.
Pro Useful history of actions
Nirvana offers a chronological look at completed tasks that is good for reporting and improving future estimations. That said, it could be improved by incorporating a true journal view rather than a simple list broken up by week.
Pro One of only few faithful implementation of GTD approach
The Nirvana approach is one of the few that successfully encapsulates the spirit of Getting Things Done.
Pro Clean layout
It has a very simple, understated design.
Pro Cross-platform
Supports Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS.
Pro Offline access
Pro Supports markdown
Pro Open source
Peace of mind that there is no malicious piece of software in the app.
Pro Supports file attachments
Pro Encryption
Pro Nextcloud support
Pro Web Clipper
Browser extension saves full pages, clean content, or screen selections to new notes.
Pro Supports tags for notes
Pro Active user forum with support from app creators
Support, troubleshooting, and new feature requests are easy to make at the user forum and you can contact the app creator directly.
Pro Optional CLI interface
Provides a CLI interface for terminal lovers.
Pro Dropbox Support
Can sync using Dropbox.
Pro Supports multiple languages
English, French, and Spanish.
Pro Timed alarm reminder for to-do lists
Cons
Con No native OS X & Windows apps
There are currently no native apps for Windows or OS X, although the company has claimed to be working on them.
Con The Pro service tier still does not have common features
Common features such as notifications and sharing between applications aren't available, even in the Pro-tier. Its only native integration with other applications is adding tasks via a specialized email address generated for your account.
Con Sync issue under Linux
The Linux client has a bug that requires the user to click the mouse frequently in order for sync to proceed. This bug has been open for a while.
Con Can't create tags from the mobile app
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