Obsidian

Gemini

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Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite

Obsidian (The Overall Best for Most People)

Also named: Logseq, Notion

GPT-OSS 120B

If you want an app that lets you link ideas together like a web, supports bidirectional connections, and scales into a personal knowledge base (PKB), the current leader is Obsidian—especially when paired with a few complementary plugins.

Also named: Logseq, Roam Research, RemNote, Notion, Craft, Zettlr

GPT-OSS 20B

| Obsidian | Markdown‑based local vault; strong community plugins | • Bidirectional links (Wiki‑style)<br>• Graph view (whole‑vault visual map)<br>• Tag‑graph and backlinks | • Works offline; no cloud lock‑in<br>• Highly customisable via…

Also named: Roam Research, Logseq, Notion, Zotero, DEVONthink, Memex

Qwen 3.8 27B

Obsidian (Top Recommendation for Most Users)

Also named: Logseq, Notion

Llama 3.3 70B

Obsidian: A powerful, markdown-based note-taking app that allows you to create a knowledge graph by linking notes together.

Also named: Roam Research, Notion, Logseq, TiddlyWiki, Bear, Simplenote

Llama 4 Scout

Obsidian: Obsidian is a relatively new app that has gained popularity quickly.

Also named: Roam Research, Notion, Evernote, Logseq, TiddlyWiki

Mistral Small 3.1

Obsidian: Pros: Highly customizable, supports Markdown, allows for bidirectional linking between notes, and has a strong focus on local storage and privacy.

Also named: Roam Research, Notion, Logseq, Evernote, Zettlr

DeepSeek V4 Flash

The Best Overall (The Industry Standard): Obsidian

Also named: Heptabase, Mem

GLM 5.3 Flash

Obsidian (Most popular choice) – Markdown-based files stored locally on your device

Also named: Logseq, Roam Research, Notion, Reflect

Gemini

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Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite

Obsidian (The Closest Overall Alternative)

Also named: Logseq, Anytype

GPT-OSS 120B

Obsidian 🪨 – Platform: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android (beta)

Also named: Logseq

GPT-OSS 20B

| 1 | Obsidian | Graph‑based knowledge graph, personal wikis | • Markdown files stored locally<br>• Powerful graph view and backlinking<br>• Huge plugin ecosystem (daily notes, calendar, kanban, mind‑map, etc.)<br>• Free tier; commercial…

Also named: Logseq, Zettlr, Joplin, Vimwiki, VNote

Qwen 3.8 27B

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Llama 3.3 70B

Obsidian: A powerful, open-source knowledge management tool that uses markdown files and supports local storage.

Also named: Logseq, TiddlyWiki, Joplin, Bear, Simplenote, Zettlr, Typora, Marked, Vimwiki

Llama 4 Scout

Obsidian: A popular, free, and open-source note-taking app that uses local markdown files.

Also named: Notion, Logseq, TiddlyWiki, Zettlr, Bear, Typora, Joplin, Corgid, Vimwiki, MarkdownPad

Mistral Small 3.1

Obsidian: Features: Local-first, markdown-based, powerful linking and graph view, plugins, and themes.

Also named: Notion, Joplin, Zettlr, Typora, Mark Text, Boost Note, Visual Studio Code, Logseq

DeepSeek V4 Flash

The Best Overall (Visual & Database-like): Obsidian

Also named: Notion, Logseq, Zettlr

GLM 5.3 Flash

Obsidian – The most popular option for this use case.

Also named: Notion, Logseq, Roam, Zettlr, Zotero, Joplin, Typora, Foam, Tana, Capacities

Gemini

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Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite

Obsidian (Recommended): The current king of Markdown PKMs.

Also named: Logseq, Zettlr, VS Code

GPT-OSS 120B

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GPT-OSS 20B

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Qwen 3.8 27B

| Obsidian | Most users | Best UX, plugins, graph view, bidirectional links.

Also named: Logseq, VS Code, iA Writer, Ulysses, Dark Table, SuperMemo

Llama 3.3 70B

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Llama 4 Scout

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Mistral Small 3.1

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DeepSeek V4 Flash

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GLM 5.3 Flash

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Gemini

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Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite

Yes, Obsidian is free to use for personal note-taking, and it does not require an internet connection.

GPT-OSS 120B

Yes – you can download and use Obsidian for personal note‑taking without paying anything.

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GPT-OSS 20B

Free – Obsidian’s core app is free for personal use (non‑commercial, non‑enterprise).

Qwen 3.8 27B

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Llama 3.3 70B

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Llama 4 Scout

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Mistral Small 3.1

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DeepSeek V4 Flash

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GLM 5.3 Flash

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Gemini

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Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite

Obsidian (Best Overall for Most People)

Also named: Cryptomator, VeraCrypt, Syncthing, Git, Logseq, Standard Notes

GPT-OSS 120B

Obsidian + End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) plugin is the most flexible, feature‑rich, and actively‑maintained markdown‑note ecosystem for local‑only, private notes.

Also named: Standard Notes, Logseq

GPT-OSS 20B

| Obsidian | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS | Yes (if you choose not to use sync) | File‑level encryption with *Vault Encryption* (free) or *Vault Encryption Pro* (paid) | Graph view, backlinks, plugins, community themes | Massive pl…

Also named: Joplin, Standard Notes, QOwnNotes, Notable, Zettlr, Typora

Qwen 3.8 27B

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Llama 3.3 70B

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Also named: Standard Notes, Joplin, Bear, TiddlyWiki, Logseq

Llama 4 Scout

Obsidian: A popular, locally stored markdown note app that offers end-to-end encryption, access control, and secure data storage.

Also named: TiddlyWiki, Bear, Simplenote, Zettlr

Mistral Small 3.1

Obsidian: Features: Local-first, powerful linking between notes, backlinks, graph view, and extensive plugin support.

Also named: Joplin, Typora, Zettlr, Boost Note, Standard Notes

DeepSeek V4 Flash

The "Zero-Knowledge, Local-Only" Champion: Obsidian (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android)

Also named: Cryptomator, Standard Notes, Joplin

GLM 5.3 Flash

Obsidian (free for personal use)

Also named: Joplin, Zettlr, QOwnNotes, Nextcloud, Dropbox, Syncthing