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.  Craft icon
     44 likes

    Craft offers document creation with stunning visuals, seamless navigation, and effortless sharing. Nest notes, use AI for summaries, and export in multiple formats.

    95 Craft alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • iPhone
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  2. Marknote icon
     21 likes

    Marknote lets you create rich text notes and easily organise them into notebooks. You can personalise your notebooks by choosing an icon and accent color for each one, making it easy to distinguish between them and keep your notes at your fingertips.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  3. Roam Research icon
     58 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.

    164 Roam Research alternatives

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    • Online
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    Comments about Roam Research as an Alternative to Obsidian
    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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -3

    Cleaner interface, less bloated

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Roam Research is a great Obsidian alternative.

    • Roam Research is Paid and ProprietaryObsidian is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. DEVONthink icon
     128 likes

    Organizes documents, notes, emails, PDFs, and media using AI-powered search, tagging, and OCR. Supports offline use, syncing across macOS and iOS, encryption, web clipping, automation, and customizable grouping for efficient information management.

    161 DEVONthink alternatives

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    • Mac
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  5. WriteOn icon
     12 likes

    Simple Notes Jetpack Compose - Clean, intuitive note-taking open source app.

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    • Android
     
  6. Mimiri Notes icon
     19 likes

    Secure device-synced notepad using AES-GCM-256 encryption to protect confidential data. Features include a tree-structure for note organization, historical changes tracking, and collaboration options. Supports all major platforms with cloud sync and offline access.

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    • Mac
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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
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    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  7. XWiki icon
     98 likes

    XWiki is the ultimate open-source structured wiki designed to enhance business collaboration and efficiency. Tailored for tech-savvy professionals, XWiki’s extensibility, customization, and flexibility make it indispensable for managing large projects and datasets, while...

    111 XWiki alternatives

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    • Docker
     
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    Comments about XWiki as an Alternative to Obsidian
    Sam Lander
    0

    Obsidian is more of a personal knowledge-management tool, while XWiki is a more robust collaborative knowledge base useful for teams.

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    • XWiki is Free and Open SourceObsidian is Freemium and Proprietary
  8. Notefox icon
     14 likes

    Take notes on every website in a smart and simple way.

    147 Notefox alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  9. UpNote icon
     40 likes

    UpNote is an elegant and powerful note app that works seamlessly across platforms: iOS, Android, Mac and Windows.

    314 UpNote alternatives

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  10. Microsoft Loop icon
     19 likes

    Microsoft Loop is an app designed for co-creation that brings your team and ideas together in one place. With Loop components that sync across apps in real-time, you can stay in sync without switching apps and get more done right where you are.

    72 Microsoft Loop alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
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  11. acreom icon
     26 likes

    acreom is an actionable personal knowledge base for developers. It helps developers ship faster by centralizing personal and team context in one place.

    86 acreom alternatives

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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  12. VNote icon
     40 likes

    A Vim-inspired note-taking application that knows programmers and Markdown better.

    75 VNote alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Flathub
     
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    Comments about VNote as an Alternative to Obsidian
    mex212
    Positive
    0

    BEST TOOL FOR LINUX NOTE TAKING!

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    • Most users think VNote is a great Obsidian alternative.

    • VNote is Free and Open SourceObsidian is Freemium and Proprietary
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