Obsidian
Obsidian is a knowledge base that works on local Markdown files.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Obsidian is best for users who prioritize data ownership, privacy, and a highly customizable note-taking experience.
Who should look elsewhere
Sync costs extra
Pros
- +Local-first privacy
- +Extensible plugins
- +Graph view
Cons
- −Sync costs extra
- −Steep learning curve
- −Freemium
- −Note-Taking
- −Productivity
Key features
- ✓Markdown notes
- ✓Backlinks
- ✓Graph view
- ✓Daily notes
- ✓Templates
- ✓Canvas
- ✓Plugins
- ✓Themes
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | month | Core app unlimited; No sign-up required; Local markdown files |
| Sync | $4 | month | Sync notes across devices; End-to-end encryption; Version history |
| Publish | $8 | month | Publish notes to the web; No technical knowledge required; Customizable theme |
| Commercial | $50 | year | Development support; Featured organization status; Bulk purchase options |
Integrations
Google DriveDropbox