CHOOSE RASTRO WHEN
The text is still in motion
Choose Rastro for quick notes, loose files, technical text, automatic recovery and visual comparisons without setting up a project.
INDEPENDENT COMPARISON
Rastro vs Obsidian: which editor fits your Mac workflow?
Obsidian and Rastro solve different parts of text work. Use this guide to choose by workflow instead of feature count.
SIDE BY SIDE
Compare intent, not just checkboxes
| Criterion | Rastro | Obsidian |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Fast notes and working files | The specialized Obsidian workflow |
| Unsaved drafts | Persisted automatically | Depends on the editor and configuration |
| History | 40 versions and 30-day closed-tab recovery | Product-specific history or system versions |
| Markdown | Write, split and read modes | Varies by product |
| Diff | Full-screen file and version comparison | Varies by product |
CHOOSE THE OTHER EDITOR WHEN
You need its specialty
Choose Obsidian when its deeper project, knowledge, publishing or coding tools are central to the job.
Independent comparison based on public product documentation. Trademarks belong to their respective owners.