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Obsidian: research summary

By Emily RodriguezUpdated January 30, 2026Productivity

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We have collected public information on Obsidian but have not finished reviewing it, so it has no score or verdict yet. Confirm prices and features on the vendor's site before you buy.

Price
Free / $8/mo sync · Free tier available
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Pros and cons

Pros

  • Own your data
  • Powerful linking
  • Huge plugin library

Cons

  • Steep learning curve
  • Sync costs extra

Overview

Obsidian is a productivity product. We compiled the information below from publicly available sources and the vendor's own documentation.

Key Features

Obsidian offers Local markdown files, Graph view, Plugins, and Backlinks. These are the features the vendor advertises.

Pricing

The publicly listed starting price for Obsidian is Free / $8/mo sync. Pricing tiers and renewal rates may change at any time; verify current pricing on the vendor's website before purchasing.

We have not tested Obsidian ourselves, so a free trial or short-term plan is the safest way to confirm it fits your needs.

Spot an error?

Tell us what's wrong and, if you can, link a source. Material errors are corrected and logged publicly, never silently edited. This review was last updated January 30, 2026.

What Obsidian really costs

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Obsidian cost?
Obsidian lists a starting price of Free / $8/mo sync. Check the vendor's website for current plans and renewal rates.
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