Obsidian AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Team Collaboration Tools

The best Team Collaboration alternative to Obsidian is Anytype. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Obsidian and many of them are Team Collaboration Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Team Collaboration Tool alternatives to Obsidian are Notesnook, Notion, Microsoft OneNote and AppFlowy.

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  1. Anytype icon

    Anytype

     310 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.

    227 Anytype alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Source Available

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Docker
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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 Source AvailableObsidian is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Anytype is Decentralized and LightweightObsidian is not according to our users
  2. Notesnook icon

    Notesnook

     214 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.

    386 Notesnook alternatives

    Cost / License

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
    • Self-Hosted
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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
    • Notesnook is LightweightObsidian is not according to our users
  4. Notion icon

    Notion

     678 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.

    389 Notion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • 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
    passawitkaovilai
    25

    Because Notion is online only, it can have high latency when pulling databases of pages which Obsidian have no issues with.

    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
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  6. Microsoft OneNote icon

    Microsoft OneNote

     1148 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.

    227 Microsoft OneNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • 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
  8. AppFlowy icon

    AppFlowy

     213 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.

    149 AppFlowy alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Rust
    • Flathub
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    AppFlowy vs Obsidian Comments
    as dll
    Negative
    0

    appflowy is not designed to be a note taking / PKM app

    Alstroemeria
    Negative
    0

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

    • AppFlowy is Freemium and Open SourceObsidian is Freemium and Proprietary
    • AppFlowy is Lightweight and CustomizableObsidian is not according to our users
  9. Google Docs icon

    Google Docs

     964 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.

    144 Google Docs alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Google Docs vs Obsidian Comments
    marcinkowalskipl
    Positive
    0

    More collaborative, sync by design.

    • Google Docs is Free and ProprietaryObsidian is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Google Docs is a Word Processor Obsidian is a Note-taking Tool
  10. AFFiNE icon

    AFFiNE

     125 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.

    206 AFFiNE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
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  11. CryptPad icon

    CryptPad

     193 likes

    CryptPad is a private-by-design alternative to popular office tools and cloud services. All the content stored on CryptPad is encrypted before being sent, which means nobody can access your data unless you give them the keys.

    115 CryptPad alternatives

    Cost / License

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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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  12. Docmost icon

    Docmost

     52 likes

    Open-source wiki and documentation solution offering real-time collaborative editing, robust permissions, group management, spaces for organizing content, inline commenting, full-page history, advanced full-text search, nested pages, attachments, and flexible storage.

    143 Docmost alternatives

    Cost / License

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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Cloudron
    Docmost screenshot 1
     
  13. La Suite Docs icon

    La Suite Docs

     26 likes

    Collaborative platform for real-time note-taking, documentation, and wikis, featuring offline editing, granular permissions, AI-assisted writing, multiple export formats, user-friendly formatting, scalable team support, customizable templates, and open-source licensing.

    113 La Suite Docs alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Python
    • Typescript
    • JavaScript
    • React
    • Django
    • Next.js
    La Suite Docs screenshot 1
     
  14. Nuclino icon

    Nuclino

     138 likes

    Nuclino is a unified workspace where teams can bring all their knowledge, docs, and projects together in one place. It’s a modern, simple, and blazingly fast way to collaborate, without the chaos of files and folders, context switching, or silos.

    374 Nuclino alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    Nuclino screenshot 1
     
  15. Roam Research icon

    Roam Research

     61 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.

    201 Roam Research alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • 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

    Guest
    Positive
    -3

    Cleaner interface, less bloated

    • Roam Research is Paid and ProprietaryObsidian is Freemium and Proprietary
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