Crinkler
6.3#5 in executable packersFree planFree planWindows
VisitCrinkler vs Obsidian
What both publish
| Fact | Crinkler | Obsidian |
|---|---|---|
| Build requirements | Building requires Visual Studio 2022 or later, and nasm.exe on the executable path for custom assembly build rules. | The repository build instructions require a MinGW-w64 or LLVM/Clang Windows toolchain, with separate ARM64 tooling for ARM64 stubs. |
| Purpose | Crinkler is a compressing linker for Windows executables that are only a few kilobytes in size, mainly for small demoscene productions. | Obsidian is a note-taking app for organizing thoughts and connecting notes. |
| Support | The README directs users to the Pouët.net forum for general discussion, questions and comments. | Obsidian directs users to Discord for help and questions and to its forum for feature requests, bug reports, and discussions. |
Crinkler plans
- CrinklerFree
Obsidian plans
- Community EditionFree
- ObsidianFree
- Sync Standard$5 a month
- Publish$10 a month
- Sync Plus$10 a month
- Catalyst$25, paid once
Pick Crinkler if…
Crinkler suits developers creating very small 32-bit Windows demoscene executables, including 1k, 4k, and 8k intros. It may also fit tool authors who want to use its compressor library to estimate compressed data size.
Pick Obsidian if…
Obsidian suits people who want locally stored notes they can access offline, and who benefit from linking ideas or arranging material visually. Its plugins and API also suit users who want to customize their note-taking setup.