Platform Availability
| Platform | Amplenote | Obsidian |
|---|---|---|
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Linux | — | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | — |
| Windows | — | ✓ |
| iOS | ✓ | ✓ |
| macOS | — | ✓ |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Amplenote | Obsidian |
|---|---|---|
| Calendar Integration | ✓ | — |
| Code Highlighting | — | ✓ |
| Custom CSS | — | ✓ |
| Custom Themes | — | ✓ |
| Daily Notes | ✓ | ✓ |
| End-to-end Encryption | — | ✓ |
| Focus Mode | — | ✓ |
| Image Support | — | ✓ |
| Link Previews | ✓ | ✓ |
| Markdown | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multiple Panes | — | ✓ |
| Offline Mode | — | ✓ |
| Publishing | — | ✓ |
| Real-time Sync | ✓ | — |
| Rich Text | ✓ | — |
| Search | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tag Browsing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tags | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tasks/TODO | ✓ | — |
| Templates | ✓ | ✓ |
| Version History | ✓ | ✓ |
Pricing Comparison
Amplenote
Model: Freemium
Monthly: $0-8
Free tier: Yes
Free tier available, Founder at $8/month or $96/year
Obsidian
Model: Freemium
Monthly: $0-12
Free tier: Yes
Free for personal use, Sync at $4/month, Publish at $8/month, Commercial license at $50/user/year
Pros and Cons
Amplenote
Pros
- ✓ Task management
- ✓ Calendar integration
- ✓ Note scoring
- ✓ Version history
Cons
- ⚠ Limited free tier
- ⚠ Smaller community
- ⚠ Mobile apps need work
Obsidian
Pros
- ✓ Fully offline
- ✓ Fast and lightweight
- ✓ Huge plugin ecosystem
- ✓ Data ownership
Cons
- ⚠ Steeper learning curve
- ⚠ Sync requires payment
- ⚠ Mobile app less powerful
Which One Should You Choose?
Choose Obsidian if...
- You need offline access
- Privacy is a top priority
- You use Linux
- You're building a knowledge base