Obsidian alternatives
10 apps that do what Obsidian does, starting with the Productivity apps that share most of its features.
Ordered by category, then by how many of Obsidian’s listed features each app shares, then by our organic score (ratings, visitor feedback, listing completeness, freshness). Payment, Pro plans and verification are not inputs. How ranking works
Alternatives to Obsidian
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Position 1
Open-source notes with end-to-end encryption
Why it’s here
- Shares 4 of Obsidian's listed features: End-to-end encryption, Extensions & plugins, Note-taking and 1 more
- Integrates with Dropbox
- Open source
- Available on macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android
Position 2
Notes, tasks and web clips in one place
Why it’s here
- Shares 3 of Obsidian's listed features: Note-taking, Offline mode and Templates
- Integrates with Google Calendar, Google Drive and Outlook
- Free plan available
- Available on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android
Position 3
Connected workspace for docs, wikis and projects
Why it’s here
- Shares 3 of Obsidian's listed features: Docs & wiki, Note-taking and Templates
- Integrates with Figma, GitHub, Google Drive and 3 more
- Free plan available
- Available on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android
Position 4
Open-source outliner and knowledge base
Why it’s here
- Shares 3 of Obsidian's listed features: Extensions & plugins, Note-taking and Offline mode
- Open source
- Available on macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android
Position 5
Password manager for families and businesses
Why it’s here
- Shares 2 of Obsidian's listed features: End-to-end encryption and Extensions & plugins
- Integrates with Slack
- Available on Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android
Position 6
Docs that work like apps
Why it’s here
- Shares 2 of Obsidian's listed features: Docs & wiki and Templates
- Integrates with Figma, GitHub, Gmail and 4 more
- Free plan available
- Available on Web, iOS and Android
Position 7
AI notepad for meetings
Why it’s here
- Shares 2 of Obsidian's listed features: Note-taking and Templates
- Integrates with Google Calendar, HubSpot, Notion and 3 more
- Free plan available
- Available on macOS, Windows and iOS
Position 8
Command bar for getting things done fast
Why it’s here
- Shares 2 of Obsidian's listed features: Extensions & plugins and Note-taking
- Integrates with GitHub, Google Calendar, Jira and 3 more
- Free plan available
- Available on macOS, Windows and iOS
Position 9
To-do lists and task planning for busy people
Why it’s here
- Shares 2 of Obsidian's listed features: Offline mode and Templates
- Integrates with Dropbox, Gmail, Google Calendar and 3 more
- Free plan available
- Available on Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android
Position 10
Open-source password manager
Why it’s here
- Shares 2 of Obsidian's listed features: End-to-end encryption and Extensions & plugins
- Open source
- Available on Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android
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