AppVault
Being a student is expensive enough. These free apps cover everything you need for classes, papers, and exams.
Obsidian — Note-Taking
Store all your class notes as plain Markdown files. Link concepts across courses with backlinks. The graph view shows you how ideas connect. Free for personal use.
Zotero — Reference Manager
Automatically save research articles from your browser with one click. Generates citations in Word, Google Docs, and LibreOffice. Free with 300MB cloud storage.
LibreOffice — Office Suite
Full office suite: Writer (papers), Calc (data), Impress (presentations). Opens and saves Microsoft Office formats. No subscription.
Notion — Project Organization
Track assignments, manage group projects, and organize research in one flexible workspace. The free personal plan covers everything a student needs.
The Student Stack
| Need | Tool |
|---|---|
| Notes | Obsidian |
| Citations | Zotero |
| Papers & Slides | LibreOffice |
| Organization | Notion |
| All free | Yes |