MD HD vs Obsidian: Which Is Better for Reading Markdown?
Obsidian is a powerful knowledge base and editor. MD HD is a dedicated reader that connects to your existing cloud storage — no vault migration needed.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | MD HD | Obsidian |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Experience | PDF-like, mobile-first | Preview mode |
| Cloud Storage | Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, iCloud | Local vault (Obsidian Sync paid) |
| Setup Required | Connect cloud account — done | Create vault, migrate files |
| Mobile App | iOS + Android (free) | iOS + Android (free, limited) |
| Editing | Super Premium only (iOS) | Full editor with plugins |
| Price | Free / $5.99 / $9.99 mo | Free / Sync $4/mo / Publish $8/mo |
Why Choose MD HD
Obsidian is an incredibly powerful tool — if you want to build a personal knowledge base with linked notes, graphs, and plugins. But if your markdown files already live in Dropbox or Google Drive, Obsidian requires you to migrate them into a local vault.
MD HD takes the opposite approach: your files stay exactly where they are. Connect your cloud storage, and you are reading beautifully rendered markdown in seconds. No vaults, no migration, no setup.
- ✓ Cloud storage integration
- ✓ Zero setup — connect and read
- ✓ Beautiful mobile-first reading
- ✓ No file migration required
Where Obsidian Shines
To be fair, Obsidian excels in areas MD HD does not try to compete. If you need a full-featured knowledge management system, Obsidian is hard to beat.
- Plugin ecosystem
- Graph view
- Advanced editing
- Local-first storage
The Bottom Line
Choose Obsidian if you want a powerful editor and knowledge graph for a local vault of notes. Choose MD HD if you want the best mobile reading experience for markdown files already in your cloud storage.
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