PicGo vs Obsidian
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
PicGo
8.0Tool for uploading images
Obsidian
8.0Knowledge base that works on top of a local folder of plain text Markdown files
| Metric | PicGo | Obsidian |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity | Productivity |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 99 | 26.2K |
| 90-day Installs | 308 | 61.9K |
| 365-day Installs | 1.6K | 131.4K |
| Version | 2.5.3 | 1.12.7 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 26.4K | 15.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 2.3K | 5.6K |
| Open Issues | 26 | 1.5K |
| License | MIT | — |
| Language | TypeScript | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Apr 11, 2019 | May 27, 2020 |
Reviews
PicGo
PicGo is a powerful image uploader supporting over 60 hosting services and integrating with platforms like Obsidian, Typora, and VS Code. It's ideal for developers, writers, and anyone needing efficient image management.
Uploads images to various hosting services.
Pros
- + Supports over 60 image hosting services
- + Integrates with popular platforms like Obsidian and VS Code
- + Actively maintained with frequent updates
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Minimal direct community discussion
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