This is a sticky post and will be updated regularly.

Information Systems


  • Name: Obsidian
  • Intention: Wikipedia-style, mark-down information system
  • FOSS: no (freeware)
  • OS: Linux, Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS

  • Name: BookStack
  • Intention: Documentation-style information system
  • FOSS: yes
  • OS: Self-hosted

  • Name: Zettlr
  • Intention: Wikipedia-style, mark-down information system
  • FOSS: yes
  • OS: Linux, Windows, MacOS

Memorisation Systems


  • Name: Anki
  • Intention: Spaced repetition system flashcards
  • FOSS: open-source, free
  • OS: Linux, Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS

Office Applications


  • Name: Libre Office Suite
  • Intention: Writer, presentations, spreadsheets, etc.
  • FOSS: yes
  • OS: Linux, Windows, MacOS

  • Name: TeXstudio
  • Intention: LaTeX editor
  • FOSS: yes
  • OS: Linux, Windows, MacOS

Miscellaneous


  • Name: Minder
  • Intention: Mindmap creation tool
  • FOSS: yes
  • OS: Linux

  • Name: Forest
  • Intention: Study timer and distraction removal tool
  • FOSS: no (paid application)
  • OS: Android, iOS, add-on

  • Name: GoodTime
  • Intention: Study timer
  • FOSS: yes
  • OS: Android (available on F-Droid)

  • Nathan John CooperOPM
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    3 years ago

    This looks great; I’m going to look into perhaps switching over later - just added it to the list!