Obsidian alternatives
Programs you can use instead of Obsidian. Free and open-source options come first; every download is from the publisher's official source.
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Logseq
Logseq is an open-source, privacy-first personal knowledge management and outliner tool.
Shared platforms: Windows, Linux, Android
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Joplin
Joplin is an open-source note-taking and to-do application designed to capture ideas, manage task lists, and organize documents.
Shared platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
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MarkText
MarkText is an open-source Markdown editor focused on speed and usability.
Shared platforms: Windows, Linux
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Standard Notes
Standard Notes is an end-to-end encrypted note-taking application designed for privacy-conscious users.
Shared platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
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AppFlowy
AppFlowy is an open-source, local-first workspace for notes, tasks, and project management.
Shared platforms: Windows
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Simplenote
Simplenote is an open-source, lightweight note-taking application developed by Automattic.
Shared platforms: Windows, Linux
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Zettlr
Zettlr is an open-source Markdown editor built for academic writing and research workflows.
Shared platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
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Notion Free version available
Notion is a workspace and productivity application that consolidates notes, documentation, project tracking, and structured databases into a single environment.
Shared platforms: Windows, macOS
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