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Craft vs Obsidian

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Craft

8.0
Productivity

Native document editor

Obsidian

8.0
Productivity

Knowledge base that works on top of a local folder of plain text Markdown files

Metric Craft Obsidian
Category Productivity Productivity
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 122 26.2K
90-day Installs 445 61.9K
365-day Installs 1.6K 131.4K
Version 3.4.2 1.12.7
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 11.0K 15.5K
GitHub Forks 1.4K 5.6K
Open Issues 126 1.5K
License MIT
Language C
Last GitHub Commit 2y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Sep 24, 2020 May 27, 2020

Reviews

Craft

Craft is a native document editor with a unique approach, leveraging OpenGL for a Minecraft-like interface. It supports real-time collaboration and is designed for users seeking a creative and visually engaging writing experience.

Craft is a document editor that allows users to create and edit text documents in real-time with a visually immersive interface.

Pros

  • + Open-source with active development
  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Real-time collaboration features
  • + Unique, visually engaging interface

Cons

  • - Persistent segmentation fault issue
  • - Niche appeal may limit user base

Obsidian

Obsidian is a powerful knowledge base that organizes plain text Markdown files, offering extensive plugins and integrations. It benefits productivity-focused users who prefer a flexible, local-first approach to note-taking and information management.

Obsidian is a knowledge base that organizes and enhances plain text Markdown files with rich features and plugins.

Pros

  • + Works with local Markdown files, offering flexibility and control
  • + Extensive plugin ecosystem for customization
  • + Introduction of CLI and TUI enhances accessibility

Cons

  • - Steep learning curve for new users
  • - Limited cloud sync features compared to competitors