Notion vs Obsidian
Side-by-side feature comparison and pricing breakdown.
Offline support Notion requires internet for web; desktop has limited offline
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Real-time collaboration
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Database views Available via Dataview plugin
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Bidirectional linking Notion has backlinks but Obsidian's graph view is more powerful
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Plugin ecosystem Obsidian has 1000+ community plugins
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Data portability Obsidian uses plain Markdown files
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Kanban boards Available via plugin
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API access Via community plugins
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Templates
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Mobile apps
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Pricing
$10/mo
Free Free
Save 100% — Save $10/user/mo — Obsidian is free for personal use vs Notion Plus at $10/user/mo
Verdict
Obsidian is ideal for individuals and knowledge workers who want local-first note-taking with maximum privacy and no subscription. Notion is better for teams needing real-time collaboration and databases. Choose Obsidian for personal knowledge management, Notion for team wikis.
Best for: Individuals and knowledge workers who want local-first, private note-taking with powerful linking
Last updated: 2026-03-01