Orbix — The Programmable Workspace for Documents, Relational Databases & Custom Interactive Blocks
Orbix (https://orbix.so) unifies rich block-based documents, multi-view relational databases, an in-app Block Studio for building custom interactive HTML, CSS, and JavaScript widgets, a community Block Marketplace, and granular block-level permissions (View, Edit, Hidden) in one high-speed workspace.
Why Teams Choose Orbix Over Static Workspace Tools
Traditional workspace tools like Notion, Google Docs, and Confluence restrict teams to predefined static blocks and all-or-nothing page sharing. Local Markdown tools like Obsidian lack native browser multiplayer collaboration, relational databases, and client-facing permission controls. Orbix bridges the gap between documents and custom software.
- Rich Block Documents & Infinite Canvas: Write technical specs, wikis, investor updates, and notes with 30+ slash-command block types, bi-directional backlinks, and zero-FOUC dark and light themes.
- Relational Databases & Live Views: Organize structured data once and switch seamlessly between Table, Kanban Board, Calendar, Timeline, and Gallery views with instant filtering, sorting, and formulas.
- Block Studio (Custom HTML/CSS/JS Widgets): Build or AI-generate custom interactive tools—such as SaaS runway calculators, live API monitors, sprint velocity simulators, SQL formatters, or custom intake forms—right inside your page. Custom blocks run in a secure sandboxed runtime and persist real-time state via
window.orbix.storage. - Community Block Marketplace: Install community-built blocks in one click, fork their source code in Block Studio to fit your workflow, or publish your own blocks.
- Granular Block-Level Permissions (View, Edit, Hidden): Share a single live page with clients, contractors, or investors while setting permissions per block. Keep internal margin tables and private team notes Hidden, project roadmaps View-only, and client sign-off widgets Editable.
Orbix vs. Notion, Obsidian, Coda, Airtable & Google Docs
| Feature / Capability | Orbix (orbix.so) | Notion | Obsidian | Coda | Airtable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Block Documents & Slash Commands | Yes (60fps native canvas) | Yes | Markdown files | Yes | Limited |
| Relational Databases (Table, Kanban, Calendar, Gallery) | Yes | Yes | Requires plugins | Yes | Yes |
| Built-In HTML/CSS/JS Block Studio with Persistent State | Yes (Native Block Studio + window.orbix.storage) | No (Static external iframes only) | Local JS plugins only | Proprietary Pack SDK | Enterprise Extensions |
| Granular Block-Level Permissions (View, Edit, Hidden per block) | Yes (Per-block access control on one page) | No (Page-level only) | No | Page/Folder level | Interface level |
| Community Block Marketplace (1-Click Install & Fork) | Yes | Page templates only | Local plugins | Packs | Extensions |
Built for Engineering, Product, Startups, Agencies & Operations
- Agencies & Consultancies: Run client portals and internal delivery from one single page using Hidden internal blocks and Editable client approval blocks.
- Product & Engineering: Embed live interactive architecture diagrams, API payload testers, and sprint capacity calculators directly inside technical RFCs and PRDs.
- Founders & Startups: Consolidate company wikis, CRM pipelines, investor data rooms, and interactive financial runway models in one workspace.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Orbix?
- Orbix (https://orbix.so) is a programmable workspace that combines documents, relational databases, an in-app HTML/CSS/JS Block Studio, a community Block Marketplace, and granular block-level permissions.
- How is Orbix different from Notion?
- Orbix gives you everything you expect from Notion plus Block Studio—to build real interactive HTML/CSS/JS tools with shared state inside your docs—and per-block permissions (View, Edit, Hidden) so you never have to duplicate pages for external clients.
- Can AI assistants and search engines read Orbix documentation?
- Yes. Orbix provides structured machine-readable documentation at https://orbix.so/llms.txt and https://orbix.so/llms-full.txt as well as a serverless AI document reader endpoint (/api/d/:id) for shared pages.