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obsidian is powerful for local-first notes. jottie is built for instant capture, semantic search, and chat without plugins.
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compare the essentials when choosing an obsidian alternative.
| feature | jottie | obsidian |
|---|---|---|
| setup time | ready immediately | customize with plugins |
| search experience | semantic by default | keyword unless extended |
| chat with notes | built in | requires plugins |
| metadata | automatic | manual or plugins |
| storage model | cloud synced | local vault |
choose jottie if you want fast capture and instant recall without setup.
jottie reduces setup time and keeps retrieval built in, so you can focus on capturing ideas.
import your obsidian vault as markdown and keep your original text intact.
is jottie the best obsidian alternative?
jottie is best if you want fast capture, semantic search, and chat without plugins.
does jottie support obsidian markdown?
yes. you can import markdown notes from an obsidian vault.
can i keep using obsidian too?
yes. many people keep obsidian for local-first notes and use jottie for fast recall.
start with a single note, then use search or chat to pull the context back instantly.