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ChartDB v2

ChartDB v2

Database diagrams editor for teams

Website obsidian.md
Overview

What it is

Store notes on your device, so you can access them quickly, even offline. Use hundreds of plugins and themes, to fit your way of thinking.

Intent

I need it when

Extend note-taking functionality with custom workflows and integrations

Obsidian's open API and thousands of community plugins allow users to tailor the app to their workflow. Plugins enable calendar views, kanban boards, advanced queries, task tracking, and custom automation.

Publish personal knowledge base or digital garden to the web with minimal technical effort

Obsidian Publish converts notes into a fast, SEO-optimized website with customizable themes, password protection, and full-text search. Users can publish instantly from the app without coding knowledge.

Organize personal knowledge and ideas into an interconnected personal wiki

Obsidian enables users to create linked notes with backlinks, tags, and graph visualization to build a personal knowledge base. The open file format and local storage ensure long-term data ownership and accessibility.

Maintain private, secure notes that remain under user control without vendor lock-in

Obsidian stores all notes locally as plain text Markdown files on the user's device, ensuring privacy and preventing lock-in. Optional end-to-end encrypted Sync service allows secure multi-device access while maintaining data ownership.

Capture and manage research, brainstorming, and project planning in a flexible workspace

Canvas provides an infinite space for diagramming and laying out ideas. Combined with plugins like Kanban and Tasks, users can organize research, brainstorm visually, and track project progress without rigid structure.

Drop

Not a fit when

  • User requires real-time collaborative editing without manual sync setup
  • User needs cloud-native storage with automatic backup across devices without purchasing Sync add-on
  • User requires a visual database or structured data management tool like ChartDB for database design
  • User needs built-in team project management with assigned tasks and deadlines at no cost
  • User requires WYSIWYG interface and cannot work with Markdown syntax
Commercials

Pricing

Freemium with optional paid add-ons: Sync ($4-5/month), Publish ($8-10/month), Catalyst ($25 one-time), Commercial ($50/year) View pricing