Notion vs Obsidian
Obsidian costs $144 less in the first year. Price isn't everything: check what you give up.
| Notion | Obsidian | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12/mo · $120/yr | Free plan |
| First year | $144 | $0 |
| Plan | Plus | Free app |
| Made by | Notion Labs | Small team |
| Platforms | web, iOS, Android, Mac, Windows | Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| You give up | — | 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.