Obsidian
Local-first notes app that stores Markdown files.
Key features
- Save notes on your device as Markdown files, including offline
- Create links between notes and view them as a graph
- Research, brainstorm, and diagram ideas on a canvas
- Install plugins and themes and use the open API
- Publish notes as a website, wiki, or knowledge base
- Category
- Dev Tools
- Who it's for
- People who keep private notes, journals, knowledge bases, and projects.
- Tags
- noteslocal-inferenceragwhiteboardnotes-docssearch
- Website
- obsidian.md
- Listed
- 2026-09-15
Frequently asked questions
Is Obsidian free?
Obsidian has a free plan, with paid tiers for more usage or features.
What is Obsidian used for?
Local-first notes app that stores Markdown files. Typical uses: save notes on your device as Markdown files, including offline; create links between notes and view them as a graph; research, brainstorm, and diagram ideas on a canvas.
What are the best Obsidian alternatives?
Alternatives in the same category include DigUp, SkillSpector, Puter Everything, Agent Toolkit for AWS, Handwired.
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