Obsidian Alternatives

Obsidian is described as 'Note-taking app that lets you create a personal knowledge graph with ease. It is designed for non-linear thinking and allows you to easily link your notes together wiki-style' and is a leading Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Obsidian for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Web-based, Linux and Android apps. The best Obsidian alternative is Logseq, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Obsidian are Zettlr, Joplin, sNotes – Students Notes and Anytype.

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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, Linux, Windows, Note-taking, Self-Hosted, Windows + Open Source and Task Management. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Obsidian.
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  1. Local-first, Mac-native quotes management and revisiting app. Full data ownership with easy import (from Kindle and CSV files) and export options. Use offline, manage with Tags and Collections. Rediscover through full-text search, Widgets & Reminders! iOS coming soon!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  2. Coline icon
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    An all in one productivity workspace that unifies calendar, tasks, notes, docs, files, messaging, email, and AI assistance in one app.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  3. ThoughtsPlus icon
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    The high-velocity, shortcut-first brain dump for Windows. ThoughtsPlus eliminates the friction of bloated productivity tools, allowing power users to capture ideas, sketch, and track progress without ever leaving their workflow. No cloud, no telemetry, just pure focus.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Elasticnote icon
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    Elasticnote is a privacy-first note-taking web app that lets you create unlimited notes while keeping full control of your data. Notes can be saved directly to your local disk for maximum privacy.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  5. Noteon icon
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    Team collaboration workspace similar to notion. Has team notes, whiteboards, diagrams and dynamic generated UI for graphs, dashboards and visualizations of your knowledgebase.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  6. All-in-one life organizer combining journal, planner, notes, habits, and goals in one interconnected system. Mobile-first, offline-first, with optional E2E encryption.

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    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Online
     
  7. SimplyNote is a lightweight note-taking app that stores your notes in Google Drive. Organize notes with tags and stars, and quickly find what you need with fast search.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. Jots icon
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    Jots is a note taking app to help developers boost their critical thinking skills using our reflection engine and flexible journaling/reflection options.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. Binderus icon
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    Cross-platform note-taking desktop app. It's like a 'just right' mashup of Evernote, Notion, and Medium - minus complexities.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  10. MyFreelancerMate is a lightweight project management platform built specifically for solo freelancers such as developers, designers, marketers, and writers.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  11. LocArk icon
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    LocArk is for people who want control, privacy, and speed. It’s a local-first knowledge space that brings together notes, passwords, kanban boards, and mind maps. Your data lives on your device — portable, open, and offline-friendly. No cloud lock-in.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
     
  12. This app is the filing cabinet for everything you read online. It saves and organizes everything you read online and organizes it in a simple and retrievable format.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
     
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