This page is currently unused. It contains the 2023-04-08-version dimensions in How we measure thinking tools in linear, rather than tabular format. It may be used in the future.
How well does it play with other tools? How interoperable and customisable is it?
F/OSS. Use open standards. Has an API. Import/Export. Allow 3rd party plugins. Available on all OSs, platforms. Supports structured data.
How good is it as a note-making tool?
Good outliner (easy indent/outdent, reorder, fold/zoom...) Atomic note structure, block references. Zettelkasten support.
How good is it as a writing & publishing tool?
WYSIWYG, zen writing environment/design, editing feature set, seamless publishing system to Web, Social.
Does it help users organise and (re)discover relevant notes?
Backlinks, Great search, AI-driven content discovery.
How easy is it to start benefiting from it, off the shelf?
New user can get started and get benefits without taking courses, reading 3 books and 23 blog posts, or installing a dozen plugins
How powerful, adaptable & configurable is it?
Lots of features, highly customisable, many plug-ins, queryable knowledge, etc.
Allows teamwork
Group-based collaboration: groups, permissions, workflows, version control, commenting, moderation...
Is it easy to find high-quality documentation and answers to common questions?
Well-organised onboarding, documentation & FAQ system.
Is there a supportive community around the tool?
Helpful community, active 3rd party developers, etc.
How expensive is the tool
Free, or at least a very useful freemium version.
Who owns your data?
Data sovereignty means you control your files, so a top score generally means your files are on your PC.
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