Obsidian vs Amplenote

Obsidian8.4Visit Amplenote7.7Visit

Higher score Obsidian #8 in Note-Taking Apps 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Obsidian

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Amplenote #15 in Note-Taking Apps 7.7/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Amplenote

• Obsidian fits best

  Networked-note and knowledge-management users

• Amplenote fits best

  Power users combining notes, tasks, and calendars

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Side by side

Feature	Obsidian 8.4/10 Visit ↗	Amplenote 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.4	7.7
Ranking	#8 in Note-Taking Apps	#15 in Note-Taking Apps
Best for	Networked-note and knowledge-management users	Power users combining notes, tasks, and calendars
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$4/user/mo	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	15 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Integrations	13 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Obsidian 3/3 · Amplenote 3/3
Offline access	✓	✓
Note sharing	✓	✓
Real-time collaboration	✓	✓
Specs
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android, chrome_extension, api
Storage limit	1 GB	Not checked yet
Integrations	Notion, Airtable, Microsoft OneNote, Evernote, Apple Notes, Apple Journal, Google Keep, Bear, Craft, Roam Research, Logseq, Tomboy, Gnote	Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook Calendar, Apple Calendar, Siri Shortcuts, IFTTT, Pipedream, Google Drive
Our review
Pros	Local Markdown files with backlinks, graph view, and unlinked mentions Canvas, daily notes, templates, properties, and community plugins Desktop and mobile apps with optional sync and shared vaults	Combines notes, tasks, calendar views, backlinks, tags, and publishing Runs across web, desktop, mobile, Linux, and API platforms Adds calendar sync, encrypted Vault Notes, and AI search options
Cons	Cross-device sync is an optional paid service Sync Standard includes one vault and 1 GB of storage Publishing notes to the web requires a separate Publish plan	Real-time cursors are not available for shared editing Advanced features require paid plans with different capability tiers The Personal plan limits uploads to 5 MB per file
Our verdict	Obsidian is a local-first note-taking and personal knowledge-management app for individuals, researchers, writers, and teams. It stores Markdown notes as local files, then connects them through internal links, backlinks, unlinked mentions,… Read the review →	Amplenote brings notes, Jots, tasks, calendar views, backlinks, tags, Markdown formatting, attachments, sharing, publishing, and AI-powered search into one productivity application. It is aimed at individuals, writers, researchers, and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Obsidian — where it wins

  • Local Markdown files with backlinks, graph view, and unlinked mentions
  • Canvas, daily notes, templates, properties, and community plugins
  • Desktop and mobile apps with optional sync and shared vaults

  Where it doesn't

  • Cross-device sync is an optional paid service
  • Sync Standard includes one vault and 1 GB of storage
  • Publishing notes to the web requires a separate Publish plan

• Amplenote — where it wins

  • Combines notes, tasks, calendar views, backlinks, tags, and publishing
  • Runs across web, desktop, mobile, Linux, and API platforms
  • Adds calendar sync, encrypted Vault Notes, and AI search options

  Where it doesn't

  • Real-time cursors are not available for shared editing
  • Advanced features require paid plans with different capability tiers
  • The Personal plan limits uploads to 5 MB per file

• Obsidian8.4/10 · Free plan

  A flexible local-file workspace for connected notes, research, and personal knowledge.

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• Amplenote7.7/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

  A broad productivity workspace for connecting notes, tasks, calendars, and linked information.

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