Obsidian Reviews
Researchers, developers, and writers get an offline, local-first workspace for linked notes, custom graphs, and long-term knowledge management.
Notes live locally on the user device as plain text Markdown files, functioning completely offline with zero proprietary format lock-in. Researchers, engineers, and independent writers hire the editor to build interconnected webs of knowledge using bidirectional links and interactive relationship graphs. Rather than confining thoughts to a remote cloud database, it treats documentation as a local file directory that remains fully editable through other text editors or automated scripts.
- Technical documentation for software engineers
- Academic research and literature tracking
- Long-form writing and manuscript outlines
- Private daily journaling and task tracking
- Interconnected personal knowledge bases
Obsidian Key Features
- Private, offline storageStores notes locally on your device for fast, offline access with total privacy.
- Open file formatsUses open formats so you own your data for the long term without vendor lock-in.
- Note linkingCreate connections between ideas, people, and topics to build your own personal wiki.
- Interactive graph viewVisualize relationships and uncover hidden patterns across your notes.
- Secure sync and version historyAccess notes across devices secured by end-to-end encryption with up to one year of revision history.
- Instant web publishingTurn your notes into an online wiki, documentation, or digital garden with custom domains and SEO optimization.
- Custom plugins and themesTailor the app to your thinking with markdown-backed plugins and customizable themes.
Obsidian Pricing
Free without limits.
- No sign-up required
- No strings attached
- Data stored locally on your device
Optional add-on service to sync your notes.
- Sync notes across devices
- End-to-end encryption
- Version history
- Collaborate on shared vaults
- Priority support
Optional add-on service to publish your notes.
- Publish notes to the web
- No technical knowledge required
- Customizable theme
- Graph and full text search
- Priority support
Help support the independent development of Obsidian.
- Early access to beta versions
- Community badges
- Exclusive channels
For using Obsidian for work in an organization.
- Support development
- Become a featured organization
Pricing is sourced from Obsidian's website and may be out of date — check their site for current pricing.
