Joplin vs. Obsidian

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Joplin
Score 0.0 out of 10
N/A
Joplin is an open-source, Local-First application for note-taking and to-do management. It utilizes Markdown as its native format and provides a platform-agnostic environment for capturing, organizing, and synchronizing structured information across diverse devices.
$0
Obsidian
Score 0.0 out of 10
N/A
Obsidian is a Local-First knowledge management and Markdown Editor that functions as a non-linear database for notes. Built on an Electron framework, the solution operates directly on a local directory of plain-text files to ensure data longevity and prevent proprietary vendor lock-in.
$0
Pricing
JoplinObsidian
Editions & Modules
Joplin
$0
perpetually free and open source
Basic
€2.99
per month includes cloud storage and publishing tools
Pro
€5.99
per month includes cloud storage and publishing tools
Teams
€7.99
per month includes cloud storage and publishing tools
Joplin Server Business
Get a Quote
Obsidian
$0
Obsidian Sync
$5
per month per user
Obsidian Publish
$10
per month per user
Obsidian Catalyst
$25
one-time fee (a supporter plan with beta feature access and additional recognition and support)
Obsidian Commercial
$50
per year per user
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
JoplinObsidian
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsJoplin is free and open source. Commercial plans support enterprises with additional features, and cloud hosting solutions include storage and publishing/sharing tools.Commercial plans include team features and version control. A discount is available for annual billing.
More Pricing Information
User Testimonials
JoplinObsidian
ScreenShots