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Obsidian vs Scrivener
A side-by-side comparison of Obsidian and Scrivener.
| Visit website | Visit website | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Private, local-first knowledge base on Markdown files | Writing studio for novels, screenplays and long research projects |
| Pricing | FreemiumProprietary | Free trialProprietary |
| Developer | — | Literature & Latte |
| Ratings | 4.5(2.8K) · App Store | 4.2(2.6K) · App Store |
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| Features | ||
| End-to-end encryption | ||
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