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Obsidian
Knowledge
Best local-first personal knowledge system.
- Best for
- Local-first notes, Linked knowledge, Private research
- Starting price
- App free · Sync $4/user/mo billed yearly
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
- Strengths
- Files remain local Markdown, Powerful plugin ecosystem, No account required for the app
- Trade-offs
- Collaboration needs optional services or Git, Customization can become a project, Structured databases need plugins
OVERVIEW
A local-first Markdown knowledge base with links, graph navigation, plugins, optional encrypted sync, and publishing.
ALTERNATIVES
Other routes to the same goal.
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03NotionProductivityBest flexible workspaceFree plan · Plus pricing varies by regionWeb, iOS, Android