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The Best Obsidian AlternativesTop Note-taking Tools & Todo List Managers like Obsidian

The top-rated alternative to Obsidian is Zettlr, which is free and open source. People also recommend sNotes – Students Notes, Anytype, Joplin and Logseq. There's no shortage of Note-taking Tools like Obsidian, with more than 100 alternatives for Mac, the web, Windows, Linux and Android.

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  1. Workspace with end-to-end encryption, zero-knowledge security, rich notes, private journal, encrypted file storage, password management, cross-platform browser access, open-source cryptography, optional Pro features, and no recurring subscription fees.

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    Unified writing platform offering note-taking, easy citations with Zotero integration, LaTeX/Word templates, snippets, themes, dark modes, code highlighting, multi-language support, and knowledge management with Zettelkasten for seamless writing from notes to books.

    254 Zettlr alternatives

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    • European Union flagEU

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    Zettlr vs Obsidian Comments

    Top Positive Comment by Sam Lander ·

    There are better open-source alternatives, like Zim Wiki or Joplin.

    Top Negative Comment by Hibiscus ·

    Very basic application. In no way a competition for Obsidian.

    Positive comment by Ted Curran ·

    Zettler is the same type of app as Obsidian, with PKM features, graph view, and robust MD editing. Not quite as refined but nearly as powerful, it's the best free alternative.

    3 of 9 comments

    • Zettlr is Free and Open SourceObsidian is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Zettlr is LightweightObsidian is not according to our users
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    Students Notes is a note-taking app designed for online learners to overcome information overload, organization, and memorization challenges.

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    • Free
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    sNotes – Students Notes vs Obsidian Comments

    Positive comment by pogapiga ·

    sNotes offers a better way of organizing notes for students than Obsidian. It allows creating a hierarchy of notes that reflects the structure of the course material.

    Positive comment by jiliti_jimp ·

    students notes supports handwriting notes, unlike Obsidian.

    Positive comment by kenzo-simon ·

    I love the navigation system and the hierarchical organization of notes in sNotes.

    3 of 3 comments

    • sNotes – Students Notes is Free and ProprietaryObsidian is Freemium and Proprietary
    • sNotes – Students Notes is LightweightObsidian is not according to our users
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    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.

    246 Anytype alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Source Available

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    • iPhone
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    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Docker
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    Anytype vs Obsidian Comments

    Positive comment by jchalifour ·

    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.

    Positive comment by smisheduprog ·

    Not Open Source, Anytype is Open Code. Huge difference.

    Positive comment by Duplicake ·

    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
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    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.

    236 Joplin alternatives

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    • 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 by Guest ·

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

    Top Negative Comment by andgregorik ·

    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.

    Positive comment by Guest ·

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

    3 of 13 comments

    • Joplin is Freemium and Open SourceObsidian is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Joplin is Lightweight, Minimalistic and DecentralizedObsidian is not according to our users
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    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.

    266 Logseq alternatives

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    Logseq vs Obsidian Comments

    Top Positive Comment by jchalifour ·

    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 by Dash ·

    Obsidian works with your own files and file structure and uses interoperable markdown (pandoc, zettlr, Quarto, other Tools). Logseq uses an SQL-Database and an incompatible Outlier-Markdown-Dialect.

    Positive comment by Guest ·

    very good, also nice to have open source application like this

    3 of 16 comments

    • Logseq is Free and Open SourceObsidian is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Logseq is Decentralized, Customizable and LightweightObsidian is not according to our users
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    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.

    431 Notion alternatives

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    Notion vs Obsidian Comments

    Top Positive Comment by Gregor Zobjak ·

    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 by passawitkaovilai ·

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

    Negative comment by begorim451 ·

    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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    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.

    402 Notesnook alternatives

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    Notesnook vs Obsidian Comments

    Top Positive Comment by jchalifour ·

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

    Positive comment by edwardixon ·

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

    Positive comment by Soup ·

    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.

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    • Notesnook is Freemium and Open SourceObsidian is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Notesnook is LightweightObsidian is not according to our users
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    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.

    224 Standard Notes alternatives

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    Standard Notes vs Obsidian Comments

    Negative comment by Aaron ·

    Note-linking is a subscription only feature

    Positive comment by hex111 ·

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

    Comment by Sam Lander ·

    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.

    3 of 3 comments

    • 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
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    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.

    245 Microsoft OneNote alternatives

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    Microsoft OneNote vs Obsidian Comments

    Comment by Sam Lander ·

    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.

    Positive comment by student twenty ·

    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.

    2 of 2 comments

    • Microsoft OneNote is Freemium and ProprietaryObsidian is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    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.

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    Google Keep vs Obsidian Comments

    Top Positive Comment by Hibiscus ·

    Nothing in common with Obsidian.

    Top Negative Comment by Power User ·

    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.

    Negative comment by Gregor Zobjak ·

    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
    • Google Keep is LightweightObsidian is not according to our users
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    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.

    161 AppFlowy alternatives

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    AppFlowy vs Obsidian Comments

    Negative comment by as dll ·

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

    Negative comment by Alstroemeria ·

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

    2 of 2 comments

    • AppFlowy is Freemium and Open SourceObsidian is Freemium and Proprietary
    • AppFlowy is Lightweight and CustomizableObsidian is not according to our users
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    Zim brings the concept of a wiki to your desktop. Store information, link pages and edit with WYSISYG markup or directly typing some lightweight markup syntax and see it previewed as-you-type. Creating a new page is easy by either clicking on the "Create new note"...

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    Zim vs Obsidian Comments

    Positive comment by Sam Lander ·

    Zim has all of the same basic features as Obsidian, but it uses far less system resources. Both allow you to download and write plugins, such as advanced pasting (to fix carriage returns when copying pdf text). Both are themable.

    Additionally, it's open-source, unlike Obsidian.

    Negative comment by andgregorik ·

    Zim was a pioneer that's now considered an oldtimer, while Obsidian takes much of its features and brings it into 2020+. Obsidian is more "wiki" than Zim, but it uses a different terminology. I've completely migrated from Zim (and CherryTree) to Obsidian.

    Positive comment by gorgonzolla ·

    I've used ZIM for years. It is all offline on Linux, Mac and Windows, and is therefore much faster than online platforms. Used with Dropbox etc it can sync between your devices, but if you need IOS or Android access look elsewhere.

    3 of 3 comments

    • Zim is Free and Open SourceObsidian is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Zim is LightweightObsidian is not according to our users
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