Obsidian
8.4#1 in executable packersFrom $48 a yearFree planAndroidiOSExtensionLinux
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What both publish
| Fact | Obsidian | TinyLoad |
|---|---|---|
| Build requirements | The repository build instructions require a MinGW-w64 or LLVM/Clang Windows toolchain, with separate ARM64 tooling for ARM64 stubs. | The maker says to build from source with MinGW g++ or the included build.bat file, and describes the project as a single C++ source file with no external dependencies. |
| Compression | Pro can optionally compress payloads with aPlib before encryption. | Its optional LZ77 compression uses hash-chain matching and a 64 KB sliding window. |
| Purpose | Obsidian is a note-taking app for organizing thoughts and connecting notes. | It packs executables with protection layers intended to make them harder to reverse engineer. |
| Support | Obsidian directs users to Discord for help and questions and to its forum for feature requests, bug reports, and discussions. | The maker invites users to open an issue if TinyLoad breaks on their file and to submit suggestions or feature ideas through issues. |
Obsidian plans
- Community EditionFree
- ObsidianFree
- Sync Standard$5 a month
- Publish$10 a month
- Sync Plus$10 a month
- Catalyst$25, paid once
TinyLoad plans
No prices published.
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 TinyLoad if…
TinyLoad is for users packing 64-bit PE executables on Windows who need the listed protection options. The maker describes it as intended for legitimate purposes and asks users not to pack malware with it.