Thoughts on Omnivore shutting down (1/2)

Many people enjoyed Omnivore because it was free, but being free was part of its demise.

As an independent app maker, you must have a way to generate revenue or your product will die. As a user you must demand a way to pay makers for the products you love. See my essay: "Quality software deserves your hard‑earned cash"
https://stephango.com/quality-software

I didn't personally use Omnivore, but it seems like many Obsidian users loved it. Now the app is being shut down with only a couple of weeks to export your data.

While this is abrupt, it isn't surprising. When a startup runs out of resources, the end is always more sudden than you expect. The dream of making it work persists until the very last moment.

making /obsidian • writing stephango.com

It's important to support independent developers and be willing to pay for quality software to ensure their success and the longevity of their products. It's unfortunate when apps like Omnivore shut down without warning, leaving users scrambling to export their data