The power of local,
with the freedom of cloud.
Love Obsidian's privacy but tired of the sync friction? Arka gives you the best of both worlds: local-first Zero-Knowledge security with seamless cloud-native intelligence.
| Core Capability | Arka | Obsidian |
|---|---|---|
Cloud SynchronizationCross-device data availability | Native E2EE (Built-in) | Paid Add-on ($10/mo) |
Collaboration ModeWorking with teammates | Real-time Multi-user | Solo-first / Local only |
AI IntelligenceContextual knowledge retrieval | Native RAG & Agents | Via Plugins (Fragile) |
Search LogicFinding complex ideas | Hybrid Semantic Search | Keyword / Regex |
Web AccessAccess without the app | Full Web Dashboard | None (Local App Only) |
Media & AssetsEncrypted file hosting | Unlimited Secure Cloud | Local Folder Managed |
Visual BrainMindmaps & Diagrams | AI-Assisted Canvas | Manual Plugin setup |
Setup & MaintenanceTime to reach full power | Zero-Config / Instant | High (Plugin Overload) |
From local files to intelligent nodes.
Encrypted Collaboration
Obsidian was built for one. Arka was built for teams. Share vaults with end-to-end encryption and edit in real-time without ever leaking data.
Cloud-Native, Local-First
Experience the speed of a local app with the convenience of a web dashboard. Your knowledge is always reachable, even without your primary machine.
Automated Indexing
No more manual tagging. Arka's AI automatically categorizes, links, and summarizes your markdown files as you write.
Unlimited Vaults
Partition your life into infinite encrypted workspaces. Work, personal, and research stay completely separate and isolated.
Bring your .md files home.
Import your entire Obsidian vault in one click. We preserve all your links, tags, and formatting.