I’ve used just about every productivity tool over the years — Todoist, Notion, ClickUp, Logseq, and a few others that promised to “do it all.”Each had strengths, but none really fit how I work day to day.

Todoist was simple and reliable for tasks, but it stopped there. Notes, meeting logs, or context around projects had to live elsewhere.Notion offered everything — databases, templates, dashboards — but it quickly turned into its own full-time job. Mobile capture was slow, and reviewing tasks often felt buried under layers of pages and filters.

Eventually, I wanted less system and more flow — something that worked naturally and didn’t need constant maintenance.
Why Amplenote
Amplenote has quietly solved what most other apps complicate.Here’s what stood out for me:
Tasks and notes live together. I don’t need to manage separate apps or databases.
Fast capture. Adding a note, idea, or task happens instantly on any device.
Tag-based organization. It’s flexible but simple — I can find anything fast without building frameworks.
Reliable sync. No delays, no missing edits.
Easy publishing. I can post articles like this one straight to my site, styled with my own CSS.
Using Jots as a Day Diary
One of my favorite parts of Amplenote is Jots — the daily page that opens every time you log in.
I use it as a day diary to capture quick notes, meetings, and small reflections. It’s like a running timeline of what happened — part logbook, part journal. I can link tasks, tag projects, or turn entries into full notes later if they matter.
It’s simple but powerful — and it replaces the patchwork of day logs I used to keep in Notion or external diary tools.
Why This Works
At some point, productivity isn’t about more features — it’s about fewer barriers. Todoist managed tasks, Notion managed data, but Amplenote manages how I think. It connects planning, writing, and reflection in one place.

Switching wasn’t about trying another tool. It was about finding one that fits the way I already work — not the other way around.