I use https://simplenote.com/ I was thinking about switching to a Foss alternative from fdroid but haven't yet. Works good for me.
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Perhaps not as full featured as the others, but I host wiki.js for my knowledge base on my local server.
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I like this one too but haven't fully committed yet. I think once they open self hosting up I'll give it an honest try .
I used logseq for my first semester of university and I can't see any reason to switch right now.
It handles markdown and KaTeX, so it handles everything I need really, in a fast simple program.
Emacs+org-mode
I've been using Trilium Notes for the better part of two years and love it. I have used Obsidian and similar markdown apps, and I find it frustrating to add images due to the need to store them in a separate folder and reference them instead of just pasting them into the page and being done with it. To me, that's a barrier for notes when I'm trying to brainstorm. I really do like markdown, but it doesn't work with my though process.
I have a sync server setup at home (with no outside access) and do my main writing inside my network. For notes on the go I use the Notes app on my iphone (its quick and easy) and then drop the notes into Trilium when I get home.
on a desktop or laptop I use Emacs org-mode. on my phone I have tried so many options and the best thing that I found for me is Delta chat. I just use the saved notes which is basically an email to myself.
I use Vscode with markdown preview, with a git repo. The only downside is that Windows incessantly wants to group instances of an application, so it's hard to keep my notes separate from my coding stuff.
VSCodium on the desktop, and Markor on Android. I write everything in markdown, and VSCodium is already where I spend half my time editing and writing code, so it was an easy choice. I also use Vim for quick one-offs, especially if I'm already working on a project with it.
Like others here, I also use Syncthing to keep my notes synced between home server, remote clients, and mobile devices.
Linwood butterfly on f-droid and any app i can type text into
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It opens quickly
Zim.
Notable. Cross platform (no mobile app), sync with cloud drive of your choice, markdown support, easy interface.
I personally like Nextcloud notes for quick notes and nextcloud collectives for detailed stuff e.g revision. With nextcloud tables and deck it makes a great notion replacement
Ghostwriter and syncthing. Ghostwriter really has a good focus mode that really gets me in the right spot for writing. I use Markor if I am on Android and syncthing still works there as well.