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
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MIT
License
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-$1,440
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Team Size10 Users
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