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Logseq vs QOwnNotes
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | Logseq | QOwnNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Clojure | C++ |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Stars | 45k | 5.9k |
| Latest | 2.0.1 | v26.10.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 74 days between releases | about 2 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 28+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Obsidian. Alternatives to Obsidian →
Full replacementLogseqLocal Markdown or database graph of linked notes, organised as an outline.
PartialQOwnNotesDesktop Markdown notes over a local folder, with scripting.
Logseq
QOwnNotes
- continuous2026-10-05Continuous buildpre-release
- v26.10.22026-10-05Release v26.10.2
- v26.10.12026-10-03Release v26.10.1
- v26.10.02026-10-01Release v26.10.0
- v26.9.142026-09-29Release v26.9.14
Logseq
unsigned The latest release, 2.0.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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QOwnNotes
✓ signed The latest release, v26.10.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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