Obsidian Reviews

Obsidian

4.3 out of 5 stars

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Average Ratings 3 Ratings

Total 4.5 out of 5 stars
ease 4.5 out of 5 stars
features 4.5 out of 5 stars
design 4 out of 5 stars
support 4 out of 5 stars

Description

Introducing a privacy-focused note-taking application designed to enhance productivity without the need for cloud storage, user accounts, or tracking mechanisms. This open-source tool emphasizes privacy by design, ensuring that users are not locked into any vendor ecosystem, with notes conveniently saved as plain files within directories using open standards. Notepack functions as a swift desktop application, making it an ideal environment for managing your notes efficiently. The application's core concept revolves around creating a fast, open-source desktop experience that prioritizes user privacy, eliminating any possibility of vendor lock-in. Instead of traditional search and replace windows, all search functionalities are integrated into a user-friendly toolbar, complemented by a clipboard manager and an infinite loop for recurring tasks. Users can benefit from multiple workspaces and an array of note storage options, currently supporting both filesystem and WebDav backends. The notes are encrypted using the AES algorithm within a zip archive that is password-protected, ensuring that sensitive information remains secure. With easy note-switching capabilities solely through keyboard shortcuts, Notepack simplifies the note-taking process while maintaining a strong emphasis on user privacy and data protection. By focusing on these principles, Notepack stands out as a reliable solution for anyone seeking a secure and efficient note-taking experience.

Description

Obsidian serves as a robust knowledge management tool that operates using a directory of plain text Markdown files stored locally. Much like the way our minds shift from one concept to another, your second brain should mimic this non-linear pattern. In Obsidian, the process of creating and navigating "connections" between notes is seamless and intuitive. Cultivate your notes with care, and at the end of your day, take a moment to appreciate the intricate web of knowledge you've created. Personalization in note-taking is key, and if you've experimented with various applications but always felt something was amiss, Obsidian offers a refreshing alternative. Designed to be highly customizable, it features 22 essential plugins and 149 additional community-created plugins, allowing you to tailor your toolkit and get started in just a few minutes. Furthermore, when Obsidian reaches version 1.0, you'll have the option to integrate third-party plugins or even create your own, opening up endless possibilities. In today's landscape, where cloud services are vulnerable to sudden changes or shutdowns, relying on proprietary formats and facing potential data lock-in is the last thing you need. With Obsidian, your information remains securely within a local folder, giving you peace of mind and complete control over your data. This ensures that your knowledge remains accessible and safe, no matter what the future holds.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Arcade No 
Atomic Bot No 
Aureon No 
Brainy No 
Context Nine No 
Dropbox No 
Electron No 
Epiphany No 
Friendware No 
GitHub No 
Inbox AI No 
Markdown No 
OpenClaw No 
Podwise No 
Superlist No 
TypeScript No 
Unkover No 
memU Bot No 
scribe No 
specgit No 

Integrations

Arcade Yes 
Atomic Bot Yes 
Aureon Yes 
Brainy Yes 
Context Nine Yes 
Dropbox Yes 
Electron Yes 
Epiphany Yes 
Friendware Yes 
GitHub Yes 
Inbox AI Yes 
Markdown Yes 
OpenClaw Yes 
Podwise Yes 
Superlist Yes 
TypeScript Yes 
Unkover Yes 
memU Bot Yes 
scribe Yes 
specgit Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$25 one-time payment
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

NotePack

Founded

2021

Website

notepackapp.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Obsidian

Website

obsidian.md/

Product Features

Note-Taking

Categories / Organization No 
Clip From Web No 
Document Scanning No 
Formatting / Markdown No 
Handwriting No 
Hyperlinking No 
Image Insertion No 
List/Checklist Creation No 
Printing No 
Search No 
Sharing / Collaboration No 
Syncing No 
Templates No 
Voice Notes No 

Product Features

Note-Taking

Categories / Organization No 
Clip From Web No 
Document Scanning No 
Formatting / Markdown No 
Handwriting No 
Hyperlinking No 
Image Insertion No 
List/Checklist Creation No 
Printing No 
Search No 
Sharing / Collaboration No 
Syncing No 
Templates No 
Voice Notes No 

Text Editors

API No 
Auto-Complete No 
Code Folding No 
Column Editing No 
Customizable Themes No 
Debugging No 
Formatting / Table Editing No 
Keyboard Shortcuts No 
Multi-Monitor Editing No 
Syntax Highlighting No 
WYSIWYG No 

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