Head to head
Obsidian vs Apple Notes
Not opinion — what AI engines actually said, across 7 answers where both were named.
In questions where both appear, AI named Obsidian earlier 5 times out of 7.
Where both were named
| Question | Obsidian | Apple Notes | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| best note taking software | #1 | #3 | gemini |
| best note taking software for small business | #5 | #4 | gemini |
| cheapest note taking software | #1 | #4 | gemini |
| note taking software comparison | #1 | #4 | gemini |
| what is the best note taking tool in 2026 | #6 | #2 | gemini |
| top note taking platforms | #1 | #3 | gemini |
| recommend a good note taking tool | #1 | #7 | gemini |
Lower number = named earlier in the answer.
Engine by engine
Obsidian
| Engine | Score | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Gemini Flash Lite | 49.8 | #25 |
| Groq GPT-OSS 120B | 11.4 | #97 |
Apple Notes
| Engine | Score | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Gemini Flash Lite | 26.7 | #83 |