I’m looking for a tool that merges Obsidian’s note-taking with Airtable’s database features. I’m curious if Obsidian’s database functionality might evolve to fill this role. The roadmap mentions new views like cards and lists. Maybe we’ll see Gantt or Kanban options too?
For my academic work, I’d love to combine bibliographic data from Zotero with Obsidian notes, all organized in a database structure. If Obsidian’s databases become more robust, this dream setup could be possible.
I’m usually loyal to my favorite apps, but changes happen. For example, I switched from Pocket to Obsidian’s web clipper when Mozilla announced Pocket’s discontinuation. Now I’m wondering if I might make a similar move from Airtable to Obsidian if the database features become comparable.
What do you think? Could Obsidian’s databases eventually replace Airtable for some users?
obsidians databases r improving but not quite airtable level yet. i use both 4 different things. obsidian great for linking notes n basic data, airtable better for complex stuff. maybe in future obsidian catch up, but for now id keep both. depends on ur needs tho, some ppl might find obsidian enough
As someone who’s been using Obsidian extensively for research and project management, I can offer some insights on its database potential. While Obsidian’s current database features are promising, they’re not quite at Airtable’s level yet. The flexibility of Dataview plugin comes close, allowing for dynamic queries and custom views of your data. However, it lacks the intuitive UI and advanced features of Airtable.
That said, Obsidian’s strength lies in its extensibility. With active community development, we might see plugins that bridge the gap. The roadmap looks promising, but I wouldn’t hold my breath for full Airtable parity anytime soon.
For your academic work, integrating Zotero with Obsidian is already possible through plugins like Zotero Integration. This combination, along with Dataview, might get you closer to your ideal setup without waiting for official features.
In my experience, Obsidian excels at interconnected note-taking and knowledge management. While it may not fully replace Airtable, it could complement it well in your workflow.
I’ve been using Obsidian for a while now, and I can tell you from experience that its database feature has come a long way. While it’s not quite on par with Airtable yet, it’s definitely heading in an interesting direction.
For my work in project management, I’ve found that combining Obsidian’s core features with plugins like Dataview and QuickAdd can create a pretty powerful database-like system. It’s not as polished as Airtable, but the flexibility is incredible. I’ve set up systems for tracking tasks, client information, and even a simple CRM.
The real game-changer for me has been the ability to link my database entries directly to my notes. This creates a web of information that’s hard to replicate in traditional database tools. For academic work like yours, I can see this being incredibly valuable.
That said, Obsidian still lacks some of Airtable’s more advanced features. The UI isn’t as slick, and you’ll need to be comfortable with some light coding to get the most out of it. But if you’re willing to put in the time, you might be surprised at how close you can get to replicating Airtable’s functionality.
Keep an eye on the plugin ecosystem too. New tools are constantly emerging that expand Obsidian’s capabilities. Who knows? The perfect solution for your needs might be just around the corner.