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We compared with several competitors and among these, the ones who relate more with Galaxy are OneNote, Obsidian, Miro and Excalidraw, considering several factors in terms of features, usability, and approach to note-taking and knowledge management.
Galaxy's approach brings together aspects of these tools with a focus on decentralization and blockchain integration. It aims to offer a versatile workspace that adapts to various needs, from note-taking and managing knowledge to mind-mapping.
Galaxy emphasizes the importance of personal knowledge ownership through its use of decentralized storage and its vision to enable content creators to benefit from their contributions via a planned DAO and utility token model.
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<aside> <img src="/icons/rename_purple.svg" alt="/icons/rename_purple.svg" width="40px" /> Microsoft OneNote
OneNote is known for its hierarchical structure of notebooks, sections, and pages, which resembles the traditional physical notebook approach. It offers a rich-text editor and seamless integration with the Microsoft ecosystem, including real-time collaboration features that are particularly useful in team environments.
<aside> <img src="/icons/rename_purple.svg" alt="/icons/rename_purple.svg" width="40px" /> Obsidian
Obsidian is built around a non-linear approach to note-taking. It functions as a knowledge management system using interconnected Markdown files. The platform's strength lies in its linking and backlinks, which enable a web of interconnected ideas rather than a linear structure. Obsidian is highly customizable with a strong community-driven plugin ecosystem. It prioritizes full data ownership with local storage of notes and offers features that facilitate an interconnected thought process, making it suitable for individuals dealing with complex concepts.
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<aside> <img src="/icons/rename_purple.svg" alt="/icons/rename_purple.svg" width="40px" /> Excalidraw
Excalidraw differs from the above as it offers a more visual approach with its hand-drawn look and feel. It is geared towards creating diagrams and sketches that are collaborative and secure. While it doesn't provide a direct comparison in terms of detailed note-taking or knowledge management, it offers a unique space for visual brainstorming and collaboration.
<aside> <img src="/icons/rename_purple.svg" alt="/icons/rename_purple.svg" width="40px" /> Miro
Miro focuses on visual collaboration and is widely used for brainstorming, project planning, and design workflows, providing a variety of templates and integrations tailored for team collaboration. While Miro excels in visual project management, Galaxy stands out with its decentralized approach and AI capabilities, making it ideal for users who value data ownership and a more flexible, interconnected workspace.
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