Obsidian Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to Obsidian for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac alternative is Joplin, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Obsidian and loads of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Obsidian are Logseq, Anytype, Notion and Notesnook.

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  1. Note-taking app where every note files itself under the concepts it references: no folders, offline-first, with end-to-end encrypted sync.

    8 LifeJournal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  2. PlyLoom icon
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    Offline knowledge map in a single HTML file: one entity stands on several sheets, documents and tables are assembled from the map, and private parts never go to an AI.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
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  3. sudonotes icon
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    ?? Blazing fast notebook for leading AI projects. Brainstorm ideas and keep them connected, orchestrate and scale your projects efficiently, assign the right model to each problem, and avoid wasting effort writing the same prompts.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  4. Focusbae icon
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    Free, open-source Mac app that records meetings with no bot, transcribes them on-device, and tracks the action items people promised.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  5. HyNote icon
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    Summarizes PDFs, transcribes lectures and videos in real-time, creates flashcards, quizzes, and study plans, supports audio, text, image, and web input, offers advanced note organization, and allows interactive querying to streamline diverse study workflows.

    53 HyNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Apple Watch
    • Google Chrome
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    HyNote for Mac showing a recorded meeting transcript alongside structured meeting minutes, decisions, and action items.
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  6. Fast. Collaborative. Programmable. A truly-offline offline mode. Moment is a powerful, modern docs platform based entirely on Markdown files stored locally in git repositories on your device.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  7. Paso icon
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    Stay organized with a visual timeline that handles planning, note-taking, and tracking for personal and work projects. Merge tasks, goals, and unstructured ideas, manage long-term progress, avoid clutter, and clarify priorities across all aspects of life.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  8. A Mac notes app for collecting your research, shaping an outline, and writing the draft.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  9. Steno is a fast, distraction-free Markdown editor designed for focused, beautiful writing.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  10. helloMDX icon
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    MDX is a desktop WYSIWYG Markdown editor for Windows, macOS and Linux. You edit plain .md files that look like a formatted document while you write, so you never see Markdown syntax, yet the file on disk stays standard Markdown.

    6 helloMDX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  11. A native macOS app that reimagines note-taking. Capture ideas in a familiar chat interface, organize with stacks, and dive deeper with threads.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  12. Exsut icon
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    Exsut keeps your tasks, finances, habits, journal, notes and more in one desktop app, stored as a single local file you own. Optional whole database encryption. Pay once, no subscription, no cloud.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Finance Module
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