nvpy is a simplenote-syncing note-taking tool inspired by Notational Velocity (and a little bit by nvALT too) on OSX and ResophNotes on Windows. Developed by Charl Botha
License: Open Source
nvPY is a lightweight and portable note-taking application with a focus on simplicity and quick access, while Zim offers a rich feature set with WYSIWYG editing, task management, and a more complex document creation process. Users looking for straightforward note-taking may prefer nvPY, while those needing advanced features and formatting options may lean towards Zim.