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, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best Obsidian alternative is Logseq, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Obsidian are Zettlr, sNotes – Students Notes, Joplin and Anytype.

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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, Self-Hosted, Note-taking, Windows + Open Source and Task Management. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Obsidian.
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  1. Minne icon
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    Minne (Swedish for "memory") is a personal knowledge management system and save-for-later application for capturing, organizing, and accessing your information. Inspired by the Zettelkasten method, it uses a graph database to automatically create connections between...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  2. SourCherry icon
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    SourCherry is an Android app to open CherryTree’s databases. Right now app can read databases and do basic editing tasks.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  3. Parmind icon
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    Expand your mind with a digital one. A personal knowledge base that helps you store, organize, map, and explore thoughts effortlessly with intelligent assistance.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. notetka icon
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    Notetka is a smart note-taking app designed for professionals and students. It offers advanced organization, file attachments, iCloud sync, offline access, and privacy-focused features to streamline productivity.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    NoteDiscovery is a lightweight, self-hosted note-taking application that puts you in complete control of your knowledge base. Write, organize, and discover your notes with a beautiful, modern interface—all running on your own server.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
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    Encrypted online notepad with real-time autosaving, password protection, rich text formatting, sharing through unique links, downloading, printing, multilingual support, no registration needed, seamless across devices, privacy and safety-focused, ideal for personal notes and collaboration.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  7. StarNote icon
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    Take notes, annotate PDFs, and stay organized with layers, tags, and flexible templates. Everything comes together on an infinite canvas built for smooth thinking.

    51 StarNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android Tablet
    • Android
     
  8. Ladderly.io icon
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    Ladderly.io is an educational technology ecosystem dedicated to accelerating careers in tech through evidence-based learning and community support. Founded on core values of generosity, freedom, and open source principles, Ladderly provides a comprehensive platform that includes...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
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    Local-first, Mac-native quotes management and revisiting app. Full data ownership with easy import (from Kindle and CSV files) and export options. Use offline, manage with Tags and Collections. Rediscover through full-text search, Widgets & Reminders! iOS coming soon!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. Noteon icon
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    Team collaboration workspace similar to notion. Has team notes, whiteboards, diagrams and dynamic generated UI for graphs, dashboards and visualizations of your knowledgebase.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
  11. Binderus icon
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    Cross-platform note-taking desktop app. It's like a 'just right' mashup of Evernote, Notion, and Medium - minus complexities.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  12. LocArk icon
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    LocArk is for people who want control, privacy, and speed. It’s a local-first knowledge space that brings together notes, passwords, kanban boards, and mind maps. Your data lives on your device — portable, open, and offline-friendly. No cloud lock-in.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
     
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