A Powerful Note-Taking App With a Local-First Approach
- Independently reviewed
- Hands-on evaluation
Quick Verdict
Obsidian is a powerful note-taking app with a local-first approach. Besides using Obsidian on your PC (Mac, Windows, and Linux), you can access your notes from mobile devices, including iOS and Android. It has an extensive free plan suitable for personal use.
- Best for: Users who need a powerful note-taking app
- Not ideal for: Teams & users looking for a simple solution
- Pricing: Free & Paid Plans ($4/user/month)
Obsidian's strengths
- Safe note-taking app
- Excellent free version for personal use
- Graph view and links
- Markdown files
- It offers regular updates
Obsidian's limitations
- A complex app
- Lacks collaboration tools
- No web version
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Our Evaluation Process
Our Obsidian evaluation is based on hands on testing and comparison with other note-taking apps.
