Best Obsidian Alternatives
The top-ranked Obsidian alternative is Logseq (Open Source). The best free option is Joplin (open source).
Obsidian is a local-first Markdown knowledge base with linking, graph views, and plugins. People seek alternatives for built-in collaboration, easier sync, web access, or different note-organization models.
1Open-source outliner and knowledge base with local-first storage and backlinks.
2All-in-one workspace that can also collect and organize links.
3Networked note-taking tool with bidirectional links and outlining.
Open-source note-taking and to-do app with end-to-end encryption and sync.
Local-first, encrypted, open-source knowledge workspace.
Trilium Notes
Open SourceOpen-source hierarchical note-taking app for building large personal knowledge bases.
Tana
FreemiumOutliner with supertags that structures notes into a knowledge graph.
Zettlr
Open SourceOpen-source Markdown editor tailored for academics and researchers.
Craft
FreemiumPolished document and note app with a focus on beautiful writing.
Capacities
FreemiumObject-based note app for building a connected knowledge base.
Open-source, end-to-end encrypted note app focused on privacy across platforms.
Simple, encrypted notes app built for privacy and longevity.
Obsidian alternatives: FAQ
What is the best alternative to Obsidian?
Logseq is ranked first on this list (Open Source). The ranking combines our base score with readers' votes, so it can change.
What is the best free alternative to Obsidian?
The highest-ranked free or open-source options here are Logseq, Joplin and Anytype.
Which Obsidian alternatives work on Mac?
Logseq, Notion, Joplin and Anytype run on macOS.
Which Obsidian alternatives work on Linux?
Logseq, Joplin, Anytype and Trilium Notes run on Linux.
Are there Obsidian alternatives for Android?
Yes: Logseq, Notion, Roam Research and Joplin have Android apps.
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