Logseq OG (markdown) vs Logseq (DB:sqlite)

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Hi everyone,

I’ve put together a comprehensive feature comparison chart between Logseq’s file-based (MD mode) and the newer DB-based versions. This should help users understand what’s available in each version and what’s coming soon.

Key Highlights:

The DB-based version includes several significant improvements:

  • Enhanced data presentation with Gallery View, Kanban View, and Calendar View (coming soon)

  • Advanced Properties and Collection/Attributes functionality

  • Tag/Class capabilities

  • Superior performance with larger graphs and node content support

  • Improved UX with better Design System and Accessibility

  • More reliable sync capabilities

Platform Coverage: Both versions support Web, iOS, iPadOS, and Desktop (macOS, Windows, Linux), with Android support coming soon for DB-based.

Important Notes: Several features marked as “coming soon” in DB mode include Android support, Whiteboard, and Publishing capabilities.

I hope this helps those considering the transition or trying to understand the differences between the two versions.

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I will occasionally update the table.

Feel free to ask questions or suggest corrections!

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If I save this image as a .jpg and zoom in, the table is not legible.

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How about dropping an .xlsx version of the file, or maybe csv?

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I’m on a Mac. When I click the image, I see a version that fills the screen. Then I click that image and it goes full-size. Then I save the big version and I can read it all fine.

I think you’re saving the thumbnail image in the post.

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So based on this comparison, you would advice that migration time is now if you don’t need the features Logseq DB is missing compared with Logseq OG?

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Yes, you’re right. I can read the schedule perfectly now. Thanks for the remark.

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Click on the image, It will zoom in.

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If you do not need the improvements on DB, then you can contnue using the MD version.

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So, how the sync would work with Syncthing?

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As I’m considering a transition to DB, did I read right that LogSeq MD will be split in a seperate version with only maintenance updates further on ?

Will the DB version then still be able to save a DB graph as markdown, and will compatibility with markdown remain central to DB ?

Or will LogSeq effecitvely no longer be a markdown note taking software ?

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@danzu might you know ?

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if I read it right, syncthing won’t sync the DB but any md files (not necessarily updated) and other assets will sync.