Obsidian Reviews & Product Details

- My favorite feature of Obsidian is its markdown-based editing. Keeps my notes lightweight and Claude processes .md files more effectively than pdf or docx, so it's important for my work

- Works offline so I can easily work on something when the internet is down, or I want to work offline. It syncs up once it's connected to the internet

- Extremely easy interface if you're just looking to get started.

- You can opt for the free-to-use route if you just connect it to a local folder. So, if you connect it to Microsoft OneDrive, you can get the sync benefits without having to pay for it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

- I'm not a plugins guy, so the range of features is reduced. I would still prefer it over other tools due to the data control

- It can have a steeper learning curve when you go full Obsidian nerd mode.

- Files can get a bit tough to manage as the scope grows Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love the simplicity of it while having super flexibility and power. While it is so minimal and there is nothing to distract me, I can have a vast number of plugins that make the ecosystem suitable for my different workflows, such as journaling, YouTube script writing, mind mapping, database, session note-taking, learning processes, and...

Also, with the power of tags and linking, it made a great structure for knowledge management. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

For me, the most needed thing in Obsidian is a better AI experience. While its plugins make AI possible in the app, I still can't have the experience that I could have in apps like Notion.

Also, you can't collaborate with others in Obsidian. While shared vaults can be used with a combination of Obsidian Sync and other services, it is not a smooth, real-time experience and can lead to sync conflicts and file corruption if not managed carefully. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Obsidian is incredibly quick and adaptable. I appreciate that I have complete control over my data because all of my notes are kept locally in plain text. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

For novice users, the learning curve may be a little steep, particularly if you wish to utilize sophisticated features like plugins or custom workflows. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.