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Obsidian
Obsidian
Knowledge
For local-first personal knowledge.
A local-first Markdown knowledge base with links, graph navigation, plugins, optional encrypted sync, and publishing.
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- Best for
- Local-first notes · Linked knowledge
- From
- App free · Sync $4/user/mo billed yearly
- Platforms
- Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS · Android
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Obsidian in the workflow.
A local-first Markdown knowledge base with links, graph navigation, plugins, optional encrypted sync, and publishing.
WORKS WELL FOR
- Local-first notes
- Linked knowledge
- Private research
CHECK BEFORE CHOOSING
- Collaboration needs optional services or Git
- Customization can become a project
- Structured databases need plugins
Decision guidesCompare Notion, Obsidian, and Feishu by knowledge control
PRODUCT DETAILS
Product images and feature notes.
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Plans and prices.
Checked 2026-07-30. Confirm regional price, taxes, billing, and seat terms before purchase.
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App
Freeno subscription
Free without limits; no sign-up required
- Knowledge base
- Billing model
- Per account
- Price region
- Official public price · checkout market not guaranteed
Obsidian
Sync
Tool Atlas plan$4per month
$4 per user/month, billed annually
- Knowledge base
- Team collaboration
- Billing model
- Per account
- Price region
- Official public price · checkout market not guaranteed
Obsidian
Publish
$8per month
$8 per site/month, billed annually
- Knowledge base
- Site hosting
- Billing model
- Per site
- Price region
- Official public price · checkout market not guaranteed
Obsidian
Catalyst
$25one-time
$25 one-time supporter license
- Knowledge base
- Billing model
- One-time purchase
- Price region
- Official public price · checkout market not guaranteed
CHOOSE OBSIDIAN WHEN
- Files remain local Markdown
- Large community plugin catalog
- No account required for the app
CHECK BEFORE CHOOSING
- Collaboration needs optional services or Git
- Customization can become a project
- Structured databases need plugins
ALTERNATIVES
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03NotionProductivityFor flexible documents and project notesFree plan · Plus pricing varies by regionWeb, iOS, Android