Obsidian
8.4#1 in executable packersFrom $48 a yearFree planAndroidiOSExtensionLinux
VisitObsidian vs PECompact
What both publish
| Fact | Obsidian | PECompact |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Pro can optionally compress payloads with aPlib before encryption. | The maker says PECompact preprocesses PE code and data to improve compression compared with general archivers. |
| Purpose | Obsidian is a note-taking app for organizing thoughts and connecting notes. | PECompact compresses Windows native executable files (PEs). |
| Support | Obsidian directs users to Discord for help and questions and to its forum for feature requests, bug reports, and discussions. | Bitsum lists [email protected] as its direct support email. |
Obsidian plans
- Community EditionFree
- ObsidianFree
- Sync Standard$5 a month
- Publish$10 a month
- Sync Plus$10 a month
- Catalyst$25, paid once
PECompact plans
- One Product$429, paid once
- Three Products$689, paid once
- Unlimited Products$1,498, paid once
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.
Pick PECompact if…
PECompact is intended for legitimate software authors working with Windows native executables. It suits developers who need PE compression and plugin-based processing.