org-brain
The premium Open Source alternative to Obsidian
🎯 Best for:Emacs users who want to implement a Zettelkasten or Second Brain within their existing text editor.
What is org-brain?
An Emacs extension that combines wiki-style linking with visual concept mapping based on the Org-mode ecosystem. It allows users to visualize relationships between notes using a hierarchical and non-hierarchical brain-like structure.
Tech Stack
Emacs LispKnowledge Base & Wiki
Why org-brain?
- • Deep Org-mode integration
- • Visualizes complex relations
- • Extremely extensible
Limitations
- • High learning curve (Emacs)
- • No mobile synchronization
- • Text-heavy interface
3/4/2026
Last Update
103
Forks
91
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Obsidian)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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