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iA Writer vs Obsidian
A side-by-side comparison of iA Writer and Obsidian.
| Visit website | Visit website | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Minimal Markdown editor focused on the writing itself | Private, local-first knowledge base on Markdown files |
| Pricing | Free trialProprietary | FreemiumProprietary |
| Developer | Information Architects | — |
| Ratings | 4.6(1.5K) · App Store | 4.5(2.8K) · App Store |
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| Windows | ||
| Mac | ||
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| Features | ||
| Dark mode | ||
| Markdown support | ||
| Offline mode | ||
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| End-to-end encryption | ||
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