Obsidian
Local-first knowledge base and note-taking app that stores your notes as plain Markdown files with bidirectional links and graph view.
Pricing: 0 USD · Updated 2026-09-03
productivityPros
- Free for personal use with no limits
- Notes stored locally as plain Markdown
- Large community plugin ecosystem
Cons
- Sync costs $4/mo and Publish $8/mo (optional)
- No built-in real-time collaboration on free tier
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FAQ
Is Obsidian free to use?
Yes. Obsidian is free for personal use with no limits; optional Sync costs $4/month and Publish $8/month (price checked 2026-09-03).
On which platforms can I use Obsidian?
Obsidian is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
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