app
Obsidian
Local-first markdown knowledge base with powerful features but steep learning curve
7.4Overall
Utility8
Onboarding5
Craft8
Niche fit7
Longevity8
Five dimensions scored independently; overall is a weighted average. Scores are only comparable within this same rubric.
Good for
Power users needing complex knowledge management
Not for
Users wanting simple sync or basic notes
Project description
Local-first markdown knowledge base. Graph view, plugins, plain files on disk. No vendor lock-in. Power user's notes tool.