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Obsidian

A powerful knowledge base that works on local Markdown files.

⊞Windows⌘macOS◎Linux◉iOS◈Android

Basic Info

PricingFree, optional $50/year commercial license
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
CategoriesProductivity
Open SourceNo
Offline SupportYes
Account RequiredNo
Free TrialNo
Last Checked2026-05-22

Ownership & Dependency

Ownership

HIGH

Cloud Dependency

LOW

Last Checked

2026-05-22

Best For

Note-takersResearchersWritersKnowledge workers

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Notion

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Evernote

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Pros

  • +Local-first storage
  • +Markdown based
  • +Powerful linking
  • +Plugin ecosystem

Cons

  • −Sync costs extra
  • −Learning curve
  • −No web version
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