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How to find customers for note-taking apps
Students and knowledge workers rarely search for “note-taking apps” by name. They post a question: they need a notes app that fits how they think, they are fed up with Notion, or they want a recommendation from peers. Those posts are your warmest leads.
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The free lead report shows 5 recent buyer-intent posts from Reddit and Hacker News. No login.
Buyer phrases to track
Phrases students and knowledge workers use when they are close to choosing note-taking apps:
- “looking for evernote alternative”
- “best evernote alternative for workers”
- “alternative to Notion”
- “Obsidian too expensive”
- “what do you use for notes app that fits how they think”
- “recommend note taking app”
- “Notion vs Evernote”
Real example posts
Public posts matching buyer-intent phrases, from Reddit (via the PullPush archive) and Hacker News. Shown as examples only; read each community’s rules before replying.
- Notesnook: An end-to-end encrypted note taking alternative to Evernote
Hacker News · 2026-05-11
- Notion Alternative
Hacker News · 2026-03-18
- Self-Hosting Guide to Alternatives: Notion
Hacker News · 2026-02-02
- any-sync-bundle - Self-host Notion alternative
Hacker News · 2025-12-28 · 1 comments
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FAQ
Where do students and knowledge workers ask for note-taking apps?
Mostly in niche communities such as r/ObsidianMD, r/Notion, r/productivity, and on Hacker News for technical products. The example posts on this page came from Hacker News.
What should I search for to find note-taking apps buyers?
Phrases buyers actually type, such as “looking for evernote alternative”, “alternative to Notion” and “what do you use for notes app that fits how they think”, rather than your brand name.
Can I promote my product in those threads?
Only where the community rules allow it, and always disclose that you make the product. Answer the question first; mention your product once, if it genuinely fits.
Does LeadPerch post replies for me?
No. LeadPerch finds and scores posts and drafts a disclosed reply. You edit and post it yourself.
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