Obsidian

Linked notes in plain files

Free plan, with paid plansNotes and documents

About Obsidian

Obsidian is a note-taking app. Write in Markdown files on your own device, and link ideas with a large plugin community.

Obsidian is best for people who want private notes stored as files on their own device. Obsidian has a free plan, and paid plans add more. It works on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android.

Features

  • Local Markdown files

    Your notes stay as plain files.

  • Linked notes

    Connect ideas and see them as a graph.

  • Community plugins

    Add features from a large library.

Questions about Obsidian

What is Obsidian?

Obsidian is a note-taking app. Write in Markdown files on your own device, and link ideas with a large plugin community.

Who is Obsidian best for?

Obsidian is best for people who want private notes stored as files on their own device.

What are the main features of Obsidian?

Its main features include Local Markdown files, Linked notes and Community plugins.

Is Obsidian free?

Obsidian has a free plan, and paid plans add more. Check its website for current limits and prices.

What platforms does Obsidian work on?

Obsidian works on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Obsidian?

Popular alternatives include Notion, Evernote and Coda. Compare them on the features you need most.

How do I choose a note-taking app?

Decide where your notes should live, on your device or in the cloud. Then compare search, sync, offline use and how easily you can export them.

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