Obsidian vs Scratchpad

Comparing the features of Obsidian to Scratchpad

Feature
Obsidian
Scratchpad

Capability Features

Canvas Feature
Clean Interface
Custom Domains
Custom Hotkey (macOS)
Customizable Themes
Data Ownership
Developer Documentation
End-to-End Encryption
Font Settings
Graph View
Help and Community
HelpCommunityDiscussion forumDiscord
iCloud Drive Storage
iCloud Sync
Instant Publishing
Internal Note Linking
Keyboard Shortcuts
Increase text size: ⌘+Decrease text size: ⌘-Reset text size: ⌘0
Lightning-fast and Lightweight
Local Storage
Lock Screen and Control Center Access
Markdown Support
Menu Bar or Dock Icon
No Tracking or Personal Data Collection
Offline Access
Password Protection
Selective Sync
SEO Optimization
Team Collaboration
Translucent Background (macOS)
Unlimited Note Size
Version History
One year
Web Clipper Extension
Word and Character Count

Integration Features

Cross-Platform Support
macOSMore platforms
Custom URL Scheme
macOS Integration
macOS, iOS, visionOS, watchOS Support
macOSiOSvisionOSwatchOS
Open API
Open File Formats
Plugin Ecosystem
PluginsCommunity plugins
PopClip Integration
Share Service Integration
Shortcuts Integration

Limitation Features

Automatic Updates in Trial
No Advanced Data Protection
No Color Setting
No External File Save/Open
No Get Text via URL Scheme
No Image Support
No Localization
No Lock-in
No Markdown Support
No Menu Bar Text Display
No Overwrite via URL Scheme
No Print Support
No Scrollbar Styling
No Text Formatting
No Widget Text Display
Plain Text Only
Single Note Only

Pricing Features

Enterprise Plan
Has Free Tier
No Trial for iOS
Older macOS Versions Free
Pricing Page Available
Publish Add-on
Sync Add-on
Trial for macOS
Trial Reminder Interval
Every 12 hours
Universal Purchase