Obsidian AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Pomodoro Timers

The best Pomodoro Timer alternative to Obsidian is Logseq, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Obsidian and seven of them are Pomodoro Timers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Pomodoro Timer alternatives to Obsidian are Zettlr, Anytype, AFFiNE and Roam Research.

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  1. Logseq icon

    Logseq

     320 likes

    Local-first, privacy-focused notebook supporting Markdown and Emacs Org mode. Offers offline use, encrypted backups, plugin extensibility, LaTeX support, real-time collaboration, and hierarchical organization for personal knowledge management.

    177 Logseq alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
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    Logseq vs Obsidian Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    jchalifour
    9

    Logseq is incredibly innovative and it respects my privacy and freedom by providing Free and open source software as opposed to proprietary tools.

    Top Negative Comment
    Power User
    3

    I found Obsidian to be a far more stable application than Logseq, which is important as I am switching platforms frequently and need something which functions properly and reliably on Mac, iPad, iPhone, Windows, and Linux. I decided to pay for Obsidian's sync feature and it has been smooth as butter - probably using a cloud drive would have worked well, but I find that convenience at a reasonable cost for an application I use daily is perfectly acceptable.

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    it's a great tool but offers different experience. so it is not technically an alternative for obsidian

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 13 comments
    • Logseq is Free and Open SourceObsidian is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Logseq is CustomizableObsidian is not according to our users
  2. Zettlr icon

    Zettlr

     247 likes

    Unified writing platform offering note-taking, easy citations with Zotero integration, LaTeX/Word templates, snippets, themes, dark modes, code highlighting, multi-language support, and knowledge management with Zettelkasten for seamless writing from notes to books.

    184 Zettlr alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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    Zettlr vs Obsidian Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Sam Lander
    3

    There are better open-source alternatives, like Zim Wiki or Joplin.

    Top Negative Comment
    Hibiscus
    7

    Very basic application. In no way a competition for Obsidian.

    Ted Curran
    Positive
    1

    Zettler is the same type of app as Obsidian, with PKM features, graph view, and robust MD editing. Not quite as refined but nearly as powerful, it's the best free alternative.

    3 of 9 comments
    • Zettlr is Free and Open SourceObsidian is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Anytype icon

    Anytype

     277 likes

    Manage notes, tasks, and projects offline with Markdown support. Enjoy encrypted storage, P2P syncing, and powerful dynamic collections across all devices, while allowing redistribution and modification for non-commercial uses.

    149 Anytype alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Anytype vs Obsidian Comments
    jchalifour
    Positive
    1

    It provides a lot of flexibility to organize and arrange information in ways that aren't possible in Obsidian (at least not without many plugins). Its developers commit to open code, respecting their users' rights.

    smisheduprog
    Positive
    3

    Not Open Source, Anytype is Open Code. Huge difference.

    Duplicake
    Positive
    0

    It's really good but the sync server is a bit hard to self host

    3 of 4 comments
    • Anytype is Freemium and ProprietaryObsidian is also Freemium and Proprietary
  5. AFFiNE icon

    AFFiNE

     111 likes

    Open-source, privacy-focused workspace combining note-taking, project and task management, Kanban board, interactive whiteboard, Pomodoro timer, Markdown support, offline access, real-time team collaboration with @mentions, goal tracking, subtasks, and customizable features.

    143 AFFiNE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    AFFiNE screenshot 1
     
  6. Roam Research icon

    Roam Research

     58 likes

    As easy to use as a word document or bulleted list, and as powerful for finding, collecting, and connecting related ideas as a graph database. Collaborate with others in real time, or store all your data locally.

    166 Roam Research alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Roam Research vs Obsidian Comments
    DarkRedman
    Positive
    2

    They're very similar because of the "second brain" method, backlinking, Zettelkasten support

    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Web-based vs local file storage

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -3

    Cleaner interface, less bloated

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Roam Research is Paid and ProprietaryObsidian is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. Coline icon

    Coline

     1 like

    An all in one productivity workspace that unifies calendar, tasks, notes, docs, files, messaging, email, and AI assistance in one app.

    15 Coline alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Main Dashboard (Light)
     
  9. Journal it! icon

    Journal it!

     Like

    All-in-one life organizer combining journal, planner, notes, habits, and goals in one interconnected system. Mobile-first, offline-first, with optional E2E encryption.

    54 Journal it! alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Android Tablet
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