Obsidian Alternatives

Logseq

Since 2020

Outliner that stores plain Markdown files.

Switch for Open source instead of Freemium · open source.

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Notion

Since 2016

Docs, databases, and wikis in one workspace.

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Roam Research

Since 2019

Networked outliner that popularized backlinks.

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Anytype

Since 2020

Local-first objects and notes.

Same price, platforms, and license as Obsidian.

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Reflect

Since 2021

Networked notes with a calendar.

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Capacities

Since 2022

Object-based notes instead of folders.

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RemNote

Since 2019

Outliner mixed with spaced repetition.

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AFFiNE

Since 2022

Docs and whiteboard, local-first.

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Craft

Since 2019

Styled documents aimed at Apple devices.

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Joplin

Since 2017

Open notes app with Markdown and sync.

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