Logseq is an open-source outliner where every note is a list of blocks; DocGraph is a document-style notes app with a private AI built in. Both keep notes as local files. Choose DocGraph for full pages, HTML, PDFs and chatting with your notes on your Mac; choose Logseq for block-based outlining, open source and more platforms.
At a glance
| DocGraph | Logseq | |
|---|---|---|
| Note files | Plain .html and .md files in a folder you own | Local Markdown or Org files |
| Writing style | Full documents, with blocks, tables, charts and diagrams | Outliner: every line is a block |
| AI | Built in, and runs on your Mac by default (no API key, no per-question cost). Cloud models only if you add them | Through community plugins |
| Ask your notes | Chat with your whole vault; answers cite the notes they came from | Through community plugins |
| Other file types | PDF, Word, spreadsheets, images and scans are searchable in the same vault | PDF annotation; mostly Markdown |
| Source code | Closed source, free | Open source, free |
| Platforms | macOS on Apple Silicon (beta). Intel, Windows and Linux later | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android |
Choose DocGraph if
- You write full pages rather than outlines.
- You want local AI that answers from your notes with citations.
- You keep documents of many formats together and want one search across them.
Choose Logseq if
- You think in outlines and daily journals of blocks.
- Open source matters to you, or you need mobile, Windows or Linux today.
Try it
DocGraph is free. Download it for Mac, point it at a folder of notes, and see the FAQ or the documentation for details.
Logseq details reflect its public information as of October 2026; check its own site for current features and pricing. Logseq is a trademark of its owner; DocGraph is not affiliated with it.