Hjarni vs Obsidian
Obsidian lets you build a system. Hjarni gives you one that thinks with you.
| Hjarni | Obsidian | |
|---|---|---|
| Native MCP server | ✓ | ✕ |
| Custom AI instructions per folder | ✓ | ✕ |
| Cloud-hosted | ✓ | Local-first |
| Markdown | ✓ | ✓ |
| Folders and tags | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full-text search | ✓ | ✓ |
| Team shared knowledge base | ✓ | ✕ |
| Free tier | ✓ | ✓ |
| Plugin ecosystem | ✕ | ✓ |
| Local file storage | ✕ | ✓ |
When to use Obsidian
- You want local files and full control
- You enjoy building a system with plugins
- You don't need AI access to your notes
When to use Hjarni
- You want your AI to know what you know
- You want less setup, more thinking
- Your team's AI needs access too
Obsidian is a knowledge workbench. Hjarni is an AI-native second brain.
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