Ellipsis vs Obsidian

Connected notes, without the upkeep.

Obsidian is a powerful, local-first notes app: Markdown files on your device, a graph of the links you write, and a plugin for almost anything. Ellipsis gives you connected notes without the setup. It finds the links for you.

Side by side

Getting started: Sign in and start.Create a vault, then choose plugins and settings.
Linking notes: Automatic. Related thoughts are linked by meaning.Links and backlinks you write yourself.
Graph: Built from the connections Ellipsis finds.Built from the links you’ve made.
Where notes live: In the cloud, encrypted before they’re stored, on every device.Markdown files on your device, synced however you choose.
Voice capture: Built in, and transcribed.Audio recording built in; transcription through plugins.
Reminders, calendar and habits: Built in.Through community plugins.
AI: Ask questions across everything you’ve written, and turn notes into tasks.Through community plugins.
Customising: No plugins or themes. It works the same for everyone.Thousands of community plugins and themes.

Which fits you?

Choose Ellipsis if…

You loved the idea of a graph but never kept up the linking.
You’d rather capture than configure.
You want reminders, a calendar and a daily briefing next to your notes.

Choose Obsidian if…

You want your notes as plain Markdown files on your own disk.
You like shaping your tools with plugins and themes.
You want to work fully offline, or never have an AI service read your notes.

Ellipsis is free for as long as you like. Try it for a week and see if your mind feels lighter.

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