Obsidian

Productivity

Free softwareEditorial overview
A CLOSER LOOK

What is Obsidian?

Build a personal knowledge workspace with notes stored locally on your device.

Local notes

Connected knowledge

Optional synchronization

Optional web publishing

Know what you're signing up for.

The core app is free, including commercial use. Optional Sync and Publish subscriptions are priced separately.

Sync

From $4 /user/month

USD, billed annually; $5 monthly.

  • Cross-device sync
  • Version history
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Publish

From $8 /site/month

USD, billed annually; $10 monthly.

  • Publish notes online
  • Site customization
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Selected options, checked 13 November 2026. Confirm current terms with the provider.

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The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

The core application is free for personal and commercial use.

Your local notes do not require a subscription.

What to keep in mind

Official Sync and Publish are separate paid services.

A growing workspace benefits from consistent organization.

How to use it well

Start with a few notes around one project and use links where they add context.

Decide how you will back up and synchronize the workspace before depending on it across devices.

Official sources

A few things you might be wondering.

Is Obsidian free?

The core app is free, including commercial use. Optional Sync and Publish subscriptions are priced separately.

Do I need a commercial license for work?

Payment for the commercial support license is optional, according to the current pricing page.

Where can I check the latest prices?

Use the provider link on this page. Billing period, location, team size, promotions, taxes, and optional extras may affect the amount you pay.

How should I compare this tool with alternatives?

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