I've tried many second-brain note apps, including Obsidian. What drew me to Reflect (away from Obsidian) was full functionality out of the box without the need for plugins. Some may like plugins, but for me, I got tired of having to update one or more plugins almost every time I opened the app. I shouldn't have to have plugins for what I consider core features. Reflect is fully functional without any plugins to update (or get compromised or stop getting updated). Plus, the design team is super thoughtful about what they incorporate. In my mind, they are just opinionated enough to make good calls and not bloat the program.