I found a better alternative to Google Keep, but this one feature keeps pulling me back

I'm not a regular note-taker, and that's one major reason I never used advanced note-taking software as my daily driver. But this doesn't stop me from testing all kinds of note-taking apps.

After a longer-than-desired hiatus, I'm at it again — testing many note-taking apps and comparing them while Google Keep remains my go-to.

This time around, I found a handy note-taking tool and was close to replacing Google Keep with it. I even tried it as my primary note-taking app for a few days and loved the experience, but I could never stop missing Google Keep.

I would've easily switched from Google Keep this time, but I couldn't quit because of one feature that I don't think anyone else can mimic.

I found a better alternative to Google Keep, but this one feature keeps pulling me back: the ability to connect Gemini to Google Workspace.

Why do I keep coming back to Google Keep notes?

Nothing comes close to Keep when it comes to accessibility

I recently tried a note app called UpNote. I was beyond impressed, mainly because it's one of the few apps that packs plenty of features without overwhelming users.

It has a powerful text editor, plenty of customization options, and can run on desktop and mobile devices. It syncs across devices, and the speed is good.

But then there is Google Keep. It isn't as advanced as UpNote or other note-taking apps, but nothing else is as good as Google's when it comes to accessibility.

You don't need to install or open the Google Keep app on your phone to create notes. Such is the level of accessibility Google Keep users enjoy, and I've become addicted to it.

All I do is write some text, and my Android phone automatically creates a Google Keep note, which I can access across all my devices.

What makes Google Keep more accessible

Being a part of Google's ecosystem is a blessing

I have hundreds of notes in Google Keep, and I created the majority of them using Gemini. This isn't asking Gemini to write your notes — it's something far more fascinating.

I type a prompt in Gemini. Something like "create a note titled grocery items for this month" instantly creates a Keep note without opening the Google Keep app.

Moreover, I can add items to Keep notes using a prompt in Gemini. For example, in my next prompt, I type the grocery items I want to include and ask Gemini to add them to the note.

That's how easy it is to create Keep notes. Notes created by Google's AI chatbot also use a "Gemini" label, so that you can instantly spot them in the Google Keep app.

After creating a note, you can make changes to your notes after creating them using the chatbot. You can remove or add an item in case you change your mind later.

You can also change the styling from bullet points to a checklist. In addition, you can set a reminder for your notes using Gemini. Mention the date and time you want. Gemini will save it to Google Tasks.

So, you can do almost all your basic note-taking tasks in Gemini, all while not using the Google Keep app.

You need to connect Gemini to Google Workspace to do this

You need to follow a few simple steps

To connect Gemini to Google Workspace, here are the few simple steps you have to follow.

Open the Gemini app on your phone.
Tap the hamburger menu in the upper-left corner.
Select the Gear icon in the lower-right corner.

                                Click the **Personal Intelligence**option.

                                Tap **Connected apps**.

                                Enable the **Google Workspace**toggle.

That's pretty much all you need to do to create notes using prompts in Gemini. Connecting Gemini to Google Workspace also connects Gemini to other apps like Calendar, Docs, Drive, and Gmail.

Gemini is Google Keep's biggest strength, and it keeps pulling me back

Google Keep doesn't have all the ingredients to become everyone's favorite note-taking app. It particularly doesn't work for those who love advanced features like note-to-note cross-linking and robust rich text styling.

I don't need any of them. My notes are pretty basic, and no one even comes close to Google Keep in nailing the basics. The ability to connect it to Gemini feels like a cherry on top, the taste of which I can't get enough of.

All thanks to UpNote for making me realize this.