Obsidian Alternatives for Android

There are many alternatives to Obsidian for Android if you are looking for a replacement. The best Android alternative 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 loads of them are available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android alternatives to Obsidian are Joplin, Anytype, Notion and Notesnook.

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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, Windows, Linux, Windows + Open Source, Self-Hosted, Note-taking and Android. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Obsidian.
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  1. Logseq icon

    Logseq

     325 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.

    186 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.

    AbdulrhmanFawzy
    Positive
    0

    Best Alternative for Obsidian, Logseq focuses on Privacy and it is open source, and it works on the block/bullet level which makes it more efficient when linking or connecting blocks or pages

    3 of 14 comments
    • Logseq is Free and Open SourceObsidian is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Logseq is CustomizableObsidian is not according to our users
  2. Joplin icon

    Joplin

     888 likes

    Open source app for managing notes and to-dos with Markdown support. Syncs seamlessly across devices using services like Dropbox and OneDrive. Offers end-to-end encrypted synchronicity, offline access, rich import/export options, and a Web Clipper for browsers.

    126 Joplin alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Termux
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Joplin vs Obsidian Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    1

    It's open source, allows crypto your md notes on some cloud storage

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    andgregorik
    23

    Joplin has a fracture of the features of Obsidian which is no wonder since Obsidian aims to become a powerful desktop knowledge base, unlike Joplin. For one thing, Joplin focuses on mobile<->desktop syncing and not on effective internal linking. They're similar at first glance only.

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    embedded synchronization, clipper, encryption. No useless for personal notes graphs

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 13 comments
    • Joplin is Freemium and Open SourceObsidian is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Joplin is MinimalisticObsidian is not according to our users
  4. Anytype icon

    Anytype

     282 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.

    157 Anytype alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Android
    • 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
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  6. Notion icon

    Notion

     654 likes

    Enhance team collaboration and content organization with Notion. Experience real-time access, intuitive drag-and-drop functionalities, and visually simple interfaces designed for productivity in managing tasks, notes, and databases effectively. Ideal for teams of every size.

    208 Notion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Notion vs Obsidian Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Gregor Zobjak
    2

    Notion is online only so I don't can access my note when I'm offline + very closed system with a proprietary file format

    Top Negative Comment
    Aaron
    4

    No local copy of your notes. Notion can access your notes at any time. No offline support.

    begorim451
    Negative
    0

    notion requires account registrating, requires internet connection, not as much customizable as obsidian. however notion is easier to use and looks aesthetic

    3 of 8 comments
    • Notion is Freemium and ProprietaryObsidian is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Notion is CustomizableObsidian is not according to our users
  7. Notesnook icon

    Notesnook

     184 likes

    Offers open-source, end-to-end encrypted notes with device-based privacy, cross-platform support, private vault, secure sync, offline access, markdown editor, exports to multiple formats, automatic backups, organizational tools, and strong encryption.

    323 Notesnook alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
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    Notesnook vs Obsidian Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    jchalifour
    2

    Notesnook respects its users by providing the software as open source, Obsidian does not.

    edwardixon
    Positive
    0

    Cheapest sync! Greatest mobile apps! App notes you actually want to use Easy text formatting. Simple to use. Simple, good notes experience

    Soup
    Positive
    0

    It's very good for taking notes, however there's no "graph" layout like obsidian does. Maybe in the future it will get that feature.

    3 of 5 comments
    • Notesnook is Freemium and Open SourceObsidian is Freemium and Proprietary
  8. Standard Notes icon

    Standard Notes

     692 likes

    Secure note-taking app with end-to-end encryption, unlimited syncing across all platforms, offline access, detailed organization through tags, strong passcode and biometric protections, and premium features like encrypted files, themes, web clipper, super note types, and hardware key support.

    141 Standard Notes alternatives

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    • Chrome OS
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    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
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    Standard Notes vs Obsidian Comments
    Aaron
    Negative
    9

    Note-linking is a subscription only feature

    hex111
    Positive
    4

    i feel better paying for open source user friendlier projects, wysiwyg is just necessary for people to reasonably shift from the data robbery monopolies.

    Sam Lander
    0

    Standard Notes is not really an alternative to Obsidian. Standard Notes is open-source, more secure/private, and more simple.

    Standard Notes can be used across multiple devices and syncs.

    Obsidian telephones home constantly, even if you turn off updates and community plugins. But Obsidian is a very beautiful markdown app, that does more than just note-taking or to-do lists like Standard Notes.

    • Standard Notes is Freemium and Open SourceObsidian is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Standard Notes is Minimalistic, Security-focused and CustomizableObsidian is not according to our users
  10. Microsoft OneNote icon

    Microsoft OneNote

     1139 likes

    Comprehensive digital notebook offering organizers, shared notes, multi-device syncing, and optical character recognition, plus cloud-based data management for efficient information handling and accessibility.

    164 Microsoft OneNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
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    Microsoft OneNote vs Obsidian Comments
    Sam Lander
    3

    OneNote is an alternative, but it is even less private than Obsidian, less beautiful, and more resource-intensive.

    So I am not sure why anyone would use it, other than being able to easily sync across devices.

    student twenty
    Positive
    5

    This is a weird one, because while the two are very different, OneNote and Obsidian do have very similar goals. If Obsidian doesn't work for you, OneNote offers another way to collect notes and thoughts. I personally can't stand it, and it doesn't have a Linux app, but it's really well made software with a long track record, and it's free. So, yeah - good alternative if you don't mind the privacy issues.

    • Microsoft OneNote is Freemium and ProprietaryObsidian is also Freemium and Proprietary
  11. AppFlowy icon

    AppFlowy

     194 likes

    Open-source workspace offering complete data control, deep customization via themes, plugins, and templates, native multi-platform support using Flutter and Rust, offline access, privacy features, collaborative tools, and easy extensibility for all users.

    106 AppFlowy alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Rust
    • Flathub
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    AppFlowy vs Obsidian Comments
    Alstroemeria
    Negative
    0

    One's a work-flow manager, another is a note-taking app

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • AppFlowy is Freemium and Open SourceObsidian is Freemium and Proprietary
    • AppFlowy is CustomizableObsidian is not according to our users
  12. Google Keep icon

    Google Keep

     837 likes

    Google Keep is a multifunctional tool that merges note-taking with browsing, allowing capture of thoughts, checklists, or voice notes, with cross-device synchronization. Features include color-coded notes, voice transcription, geo-fencing, collaboration, cloud storage, and seamless Google integration.

    116 Google Keep alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Android Wear
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    Google Keep vs Obsidian Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Hibiscus
    4

    Nothing in common with Obsidian.

    Top Negative Comment
    Power User
    3

    Simple note taking isn't the same as a purpose-built knowledge management tool at all. This isn't a jab at Google Keep which does an OK job for what it is, but it's not an alternative if you want what Obsidian offers.

    Gregor Zobjak
    Negative
    2

    Not an good note taking utility at all... Google Keep is only a digital version of Sticky notes but with the very big contra that Google can steal your personal information Overall you don't have any Organization... you didn't have folders or something that's similar... the only thing you have is a Taging system that is poor.

    3 of 6 comments
    • Google Keep is Free and ProprietaryObsidian is Freemium and Proprietary
  13. Google Docs icon

    Google Docs

     955 likes

    Powerful online word processor with real-time collaboration, document conversion from Word, extensive formatting options, revision history, and multilingual capabilities, all integrated within the Google Drive ecosystem, accessible through any internet-connected device.

    118 Google Docs alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  14. Simplenote icon

    Simplenote

     604 likes

    Made by the company behind WordPress, Simplenote enables users to take notes, lists, and ideas. These notes are stored on the cloud and are accessible across multiple devices.

    133 Simplenote alternatives

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    Simplenote vs Obsidian Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Mayank-Arora
    -1

    Simplenote is love. You must try it once. I have SimpleNote installed on my Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and iPad. It works on all browsers and all operating systems. It is so easy to take notes and have them sync across all devices and web. It is so easy to quickly get to your notes. I can't live without simplenote as I have so much dependency on this simple tool. Simplenote really makes it simpler to organize 'note taking' task.

    Top Negative Comment
    Niminae
    3

    The most prominent feature of Obsidian is bi-directional linking between notes. Simplenote is more akin to sticky notes; they aren't really similar at all.

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Its too simple and is focused on simplicity unlike obsiidian

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 6 comments
    • Simplenote is Free and Open SourceObsidian is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Simplenote is MinimalisticObsidian is not according to our users
  15. AFFiNE icon

    AFFiNE

     112 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.

    151 AFFiNE alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Online
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    • Self-Hosted
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