Recommendations · open-entity · rec-note-app-01
What is the best note-taking app for building a long-term personal knowledge base?
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Divergence
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Avg stability
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Refusal rate
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Models
Where each model stands
ChatGPTObsidian×100%
ClaudeObsidian×100%
GeminiObsidian×100%
ChatGPT modal Obsidian [Obsidian, Obsidian, Obsidian, Obsidian, Obsidian] · stability 1.00
- 1 Obsidian 0.90 The answer singles out Obsidian as “Best for most power users” and its short decision guide states: “Want the best blend of power, longevity, and ecosystem: choose Obsidian.”
- 2 Obsidian 0.92 The answer states: “I recommend Obsidian as the strongest general-purpose choice” and summarizes: “Best overall for long-term PKB: Obsidian (local Markdown, powerful linking, plugins).”
- 3 Obsidian 0.95 The answer opens with and repeats a recommendation for Obsidian: “for most people building a long-term, personal knowledge base I recommend Obsidian (local Markdown + backlinks + huge plugin ecosystem).”
- 4 Obsidian 0.92 The answer’s recommended long-term stack lists "Primary notes: Obsidian (local Markdown)" and says "If you want maximal portability + networked thought: Obsidian."
- 5 Obsidian 0.95 "If you want a single recommended starting point: choose Obsidian for most people building a long-term personal knowledge base — it gives local Markdown files (future-proof), powerful linking and visualization, and a vibrant plugin ecosystem."
Claude modal Obsidian [Obsidian, Obsidian, Obsidian, Obsidian, Obsidian] · stability 1.00
- 1 Obsidian 0.75 The answer presents Obsidian first as the 'Popular choice for knowledge bases' with emphasis on its excellent linking capabilities and local file ownership, and in the practical take states 'Obsidian works well if you want a dedicated knowledge base,' indicating it as the primary recommendation for the specific use case of building a long-term personal knowledge base.
- 2 Obsidian 0.92 Best overall for most people. Most people building long-term knowledge bases gravitate toward Obsidian because linking feels natural for how we think.
- 3 Obsidian 0.92 Obsidian stands out for most people building knowledge bases because of strong linking between notes (core to knowledge building), offline functionality, and excellent support for non-linear thinking and discovery.
- 4 Obsidian 0.85 Obsidian tends to win for serious knowledge builders because of local file ownership, powerful linking between notes to create a web of knowledge, and flexibility for non-linear thinking. The answer also recommends Obsidian specifically for those who want to link ideas together over years.
- 5 Obsidian 0.85 Obsidian tends to win for knowledge bases specifically because of local file storage, strong backlinking and graph visualization, and good for seeing connections between ideas.
Gemini modal Obsidian [Obsidian, Obsidian, Obsidian, Obsidian, Obsidian] · stability 1.00
- 1 Obsidian 1.00 The answer calls Obsidian 'the undisputed gold standard right now' and 'The Undisputed King', concluding with the recommendation to 'Start with Obsidian.'
- 2 Obsidian 0.98 The answer calls Obsidian 'the undisputed industry favorite' and 'The Undisputed King for Longevity', naming it the safest bet for a long-term personal knowledge base.
- 3 Obsidian 1.00 The answer calls Obsidian the 'consensus champion' and designates it as '1. The Overall Best', explaining that it 'takes the top spot' for long-term knowledge bases.
- 4 Obsidian 1.00 The answer calls Obsidian 'the consensus champion' and 'The Overall Best Choice,' and concludes with the direct recommendation to 'Download Obsidian.'
- 5 Obsidian 1.00 The answer describes Obsidian as the 'consensus champion' and 'The Undisputed Top Pick' for building a long-term personal knowledge base.
Change over time
No change from the prior run — every model's modal stance held.
Every stance label is a derived judgment over the model's free-text answer, kept auditable against the original transcript in the run's raw data. Method: /methodology.