Obsidian Alternatives

Obsidian is described as 'Note-taking app that lets you create a personal knowledge graph with ease. It is designed for non-linear thinking and allows you to easily link your notes together wiki-style' and is a leading Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Obsidian for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Web-based, Linux and Android apps. The best Obsidian alternative is Logseq, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Obsidian are Zettlr, Joplin, sNotes – Students Notes and Anytype.

filter to find the best alternatives

Obsidian alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools, but if you're looking for Todo List Managers or Task Management Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Linux, Windows, Note-taking, Windows + Open Source, Graph view and Linux + Open Source. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Obsidian.
Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard
Obsidian alternatives page was last updated

Alternatives list

  1. Sigilla icon
     Like

    Sigilla is a reading inbox designed to stop digital hoarding. Instead of acting as a bottomless storage bucket for links you never read, Sigilla serves as a filter between the web and your personal knowledge base (like Obsidian, Notion, or Logseq).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  2. Notepad App icon
     2 likes

    A markdown-based notes app for macOS, with simplicity and moderation.

    78 Notepad App alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    |
    1
    Notepad App vs Obsidian Comments
    Power User
    Negative
    0

    A markdown editor isn't the same as a knowledge management application, even if both allow you to edit markdown files.

    • Notepad App is Free and ProprietaryObsidian is Freemium and Proprietary
  3. Decks icon
     Like

    Decks is an all-in-one productivity workspace that combines notes, flashcards, tasks, journals, AI chats, videos, and tables into project-based "decks" so you can stop switching between multiple apps.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  4. Panto icon
     Like

    Panto is a minimalist note-taking app designed to help you organize ideas without getting in the way. Create unlimited nested pages, build custom templates, and access your notes instantly from any device.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  5. NoteFolio icon
     Like

    NotesFolio: Private, Simple Note Organizer. Passcode protect your notes and folders.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
  6. Thoughts icon
     2 likes

    Thoughts is a software application designed for collecting, organizing, and reviewing inspiring content, with features such as a personalized feed, library management, text recognition, and iCloud sync.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  7. HiGGSi icon
     Like

    Notes are meant to help us remember. But most end up forgotten the moment you write them — piling up endlessly, never seen again.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  8. Topilo Notes icon
     3 likes

    Capture thousands of thoughts and make them all useful. A notes app reimagined for handling your every thought and idea while making it easy to process, organize and review them later.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Online
     
  9. Anotalos icon
     Like

    Advanced and fully featured notes app for iPhone, iPad & Mac. Built with the latest technologies to handle almost anything.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  10. FoxyNotes icon
     1 like

    Simple and easy-to-use notepad app designed to make your life easier. Whether you're jotting down quick notes, creating to do lists, drawing, or organizing your ideas, FoxyNotes has you covered. Plus, with seamless Google Drive sync and backup, your notes are always safe and...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows
     
  11. Kanbito icon
     1 like

    A simple way to organize your tasks. Drag tasks between columns, take notes, sync across devices. Free, private, works offline.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  12. Simple, local, material design notes.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
You are at page 10 of Obsidian alternatives