Context without manual filing
AirJelly builds a searchable record from permitted work activity, so useful context is not limited to notes you remembered to write.
AirJelly vs Obsidian
The short version
Choose Obsidian when you want to build a personal Markdown knowledge base. Choose AirJelly when you want an AI second brain that captures work context across apps and helps move it forward.
Why AirJelly
Context that keeps working
Work across app boundaries
Messages, meetings, documents, calendars, and coding activity can contribute to one continuous work history.
Memory that leads to action
The same context supports task capture, daily reports, reminders, and handoffs to AI agents.
Side by side
Feature comparison
CapabilityAirJelly
Obsidian
ObsidianAI second brain
Built from your notesAutomatic cross-app context
Manual or plugin-basedLinked Markdown knowledge base
Local files you control
Local work contextWeb clipper
Automatic work timeline
Manual or plugin-basedTask and follow-up capture
Manual or plugin-basedCommunity plugin ecosystem
Free plan
Free · work memory for external AIAvailable without a paid upgradeFree · core app without limitsNo account or commercial license requiredOptional paid services
Pro · 20,000 credits/mo; Max · unlimitedSmarter models, multi-source memory & priority support$4/mo Sync · $8/mo PublishOfficial annual-billing starting pricesAirJelly benefits reflect current in-app plan details; pricing is shown in app. Obsidian core, Sync, and Publish pricing checked on the official Obsidian site November 3, 2026. Verify current terms before purchase.
Best fit
Choose the right fit
Use Obsidian when
- You want a local Markdown knowledge base
- You enjoy shaping a vault with links, properties, and plugins
- Your workflow starts with writing or clipping notes
Use AirJelly when
- Important context stays scattered across desktop apps
- You do not want every useful detail to depend on manual filing
- You want memory to produce tasks, reports, reminders, and agent context
FAQ
Common questions
Is AirJelly an Obsidian alternative?
They solve overlapping second-brain needs in different ways. Obsidian is a flexible Markdown knowledge base you build; AirJelly captures permitted work context across apps and makes it useful for recall and follow-through.
Which is better for a second brain?
Choose Obsidian for deliberate note-making, linked files, and plugins. Choose AirJelly for automatic work memory, cross-app recall, and proactive follow-through.
Can AirJelly replace manual note-taking?
It can reduce the need to document every activity, but deliberate notes are still useful for ideas and knowledge you want to shape yourself.
Does AirJelly work with Obsidian?
AirJelly can use permitted on-screen context from desktop apps. This describes screen-context compatibility, not a native Obsidian integration.
Local context. Useful memory. Work that moves.