Joplin vs Obsidian
Both cost the same in the first year. Price isn't everything: check what you give up.
| Joplin | Obsidian | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free plan |
| First year | $0 | $0 |
| Plan | Free app | Free app |
| Made by | Open source | Small team |
| Platforms | Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android | Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| You give up | Plain notebooks only: no databases, boards or shared pages. | No built-in databases or real-time team editing; Sync costs $4–5/month. |
| Price source | checked 2026-10-24 | checked 2026-10-24 |
US prices for one person, read on each vendor's own pricing page. Tax not included. Spot a wrong price? Tell us.