Amplenote vs Obsidian — Which One Wins?
Pick Amplenote if: People who are tired of juggling a note app plus a task app plus a calendar — this merges all three
Pick Obsidian if: Power users and developers who want to own their data and build a personal knowledge graph
Our take: Amplenote for simplicity, Obsidian for power users.
| Amplenote | Obsidian | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free with core note-taking features | Pro $5.84/mo (billed annually) | Free for personal use | Commercial $50/user/year |
| Features | Notes, tasks, and calendar unified in one app, Task scoring system that auto-prioritizes your to-do list, Rich backlinks with inline task references, Jots for rapid capture that sort into notes later, Publish notes as web pages with one click | Local-first markdown files, Bidirectional linking, Graph view, Plugin ecosystem (1000+), Full offline support |
| Best for | People who are tired of juggling a note app plus a task app plus a calendar — this merges all three | Power users and developers who want to own their data and build a personal knowledge graph |
| Learning Curve | Medium | Hard |
The Real Difference
Both offer free tiers, so the real question is what you get when you start paying.
Amplenote stands out with Notes, tasks, and calendar unified in one app and Task scoring system that auto-prioritizes your to-do list. Obsidian counters with Local-first markdown files and Bidirectional linking.
Amplenote's Achilles heel: the task scoring system has a learning curve, and the ui feels dense until you customize it. Obsidian's: no real-time collaboration — syncing across devices requires paid add-on or diy solution. Pick whichever weakness you can live with.
Bottom Line
If you value notes, tasks, and calendar unified in one app and people who are tired, go with Amplenote. If power users and developers matters more, Obsidian is your pick. Neither is a bad choice — but one will fit your workflow better.