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MPRESS vs Obsidian
Both stand on executable packers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan MacWindows
MPRESS covers several executable formats and offers command-line use, with a free plan. Its listed compatibility is specific to older Windows and macOS releases.
Visit MPRESS Free plan Open source AndroidExtensioniPhone+3
Obsidian combines local, offline note storage with tools for linking and arranging ideas. The free plan covers the app; syncing and site hosting are listed as separate plans with stated storage and file limits.
Visit ObsidianThe facts
| MPRESS | Obsidian | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | Android, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Sync Standard: $48 per user a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 11 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | matcode.com | docs.obsidian.st |
| On executable packers | #5 of 28 | #1 of 28 |
MPRESS: what it does well
- Supports PE32, PE32+, .NET, and Mach-O formats
- Optional LZMA compression alongside LZMAT
- Command-line use from batch and make files
- Free plan costs nothing
What to know first
- Listed Windows compatibility ends at Windows 8
- No free trial is offered
Obsidian: what it does well
- Local Markdown files remain available offline.
- Graph view visualizes links between notes.
- Canvas arranges notes, attachments and web pages.
- Free plan requires no sign-up.
- Supports community plugins, themes and an open API.
What to know first
- Sync Standard has a 5 MB maximum file size.
- Sync Plus has a 200 MB maximum file size.
- Publish hosting is limited to a site up to 4GB.
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