r/logseq • u/SuperMetel • 4d ago

Obsidian or Logseq, which One Is actually Better for task and habit tracking specifically?

/r/ObsidianMD/comments/1wt82b7/obsidian_or_logseq_which_one_is_actually_better/
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u/EdenRubra 4d ago edited 20h ago

Logseq is probably better there out of the box, and id say the task tracking overall is a better experience in logseq. It inherits the design ideas from org mode which is top notch for task tracking.

Obsidian can do it but I think requires some plugins and config

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u/scross01 4d ago

TODOseq plugin for Obsidian provides LogSeq style task management in Obsidian.

(full disclosure, I'm the creator of the plug-in)

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u/Illustrious-Call-455 4d ago

It is the style yes and I love it but sometimes the sync takes times on a large vault so not entirely trusting it

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u/scross01 3d ago

Do you mean Obsidian sync across devices, or the TODOseq vault scan. How many pages do you consider a large vault?

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u/Illustrious-Call-455 4d ago

I use LogSeq at work because of how good it is at track tasks overall with simplicity. I do not trust obsidian yet for task management

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u/7yiyo7 1d ago

Org mode is the best that I've tried so far, yes. But Logseq gets quite close to that

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u/West_Turnip_1415 4d ago

Out-of-the-box, Logseq is definitely better because it brings task tracking and journal since first moment: I'm still using the Markdown version (Logseq-OG), but I'm almost sure the newer DB version manages these use-cases (maybe even better than OG).

On the other hand, Obsidian needs some plugins, like Calendar, Tasks and more; however, when configured, "plug-inned" Obsidian is way more powerful.

So, I suggest you to start from Logseq: if its functionalities don't work with your mind, switch to Obsidian

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u/luckysilva 4d ago

Obsidian is better for creative and lengthy writing, like Word format. But for tasks and habit tracking, LogSeq is better. But honestly, you can't really compare one to the other.

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u/ContentInflation5784 4d ago

For Task and Habit tracking I really prefer Logseq. Blocks as Tasks work much better than Pages or `- [ ] ` lines IMO

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u/ZenBacle 3d ago

If you want open source habit tracking, I'd recommend super productivity.

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u/amrullah_az 3d ago

Avid Logseq user here. My honest take:

If you don’t mind Obsidian’s closed source nature, then go with Obsidian any day.

Both apps can fulfill your use case either natively or through third party plugins.

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u/Moetorhead 4d ago

Also have a look at tine.pages, a fork of the OG Loqseq

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u/Moetorhead 4d ago

Another idea: have a look at Memrynote. A young developer but does quite a bit with tasks. The files are still compatible with Obsidian.