Note-taking and organisation apps
Obsidian
by Obsidian
- Free
- iOS
- Android
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
In short
Obsidian is one of the 6 note-taking and organisation apps we compare, on what its maker states on its official pages.
It runs on 5 platforms (iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux): you can use it on phone and computer.
That is above the category average of 5 platforms.
You can use it for free: the official site states a free plan, as 4 of the other 5 apps do.
We report what the maker states, with sources: we have not tested the app and do not score it.
Where it runs
- iOSiPhone and iPad
- AndroidPhones and tablets
- WindowsPC
- macOSMac
- LinuxLinux distributions
- WebNot stated
Price and plans
Base planFreeverified on 28 oct 2026
Free planYes5 of 6 apps in the category
The price is the base plan as read on the official site or the country’s store, in the market’s currency. Higher tiers are not compared.
Good for you if
- You move between computer and phone and want the same app on both.
- You use Linux: it is among the apps that state it.
- You want to start without paying: a free plan is stated.
Look elsewhere if
- You need it on Web: the maker does not state it, other apps in the category do.
Against the other note-taking and organisation apps
| App | iOS | Android | Windows | macOS | Linux | Web | Free | Base plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplenote | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Free |
| Standard Notes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Free |
| Joplin | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Obsidian | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | Free |
| Evernote | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | Free |
| Notion | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | Free |
