Obsidian vs. Workflowy

Obsidian

7 Reviews and Ratings

Workflowy

4 Reviews and Ratings

Overview
Product	Rating	Most Used By	Product Summary	Starting Price
Obsidian	Score9.6 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
Workflowy	Score9.6 out of 10	N/A	Workflowy is a note-taking and organizational tool designed to help users manage their tasks, notes, and projects. Its simplicity and features make it a choice for individuals and teams looking to streamline their workflow. Infinite Nesting Structure: Workflowy allows users to create lists within lists to an infinite degree, enabling a detailed and structured way to organize information Global Search: Its search function is used to search through all their…	$8.99 per month per user

Pricing

Obsidian

Workflowy

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

Workflowy basic: $0
per user
Workflowy pro - Monthly: $8.99
per month per user
Workflowy pro - Yearly: $83.88
per year per user

Pricing Offerings
Obsidian	Workflowy
Free Trial
No	Yes
Free/Freemium Version
Yes	Yes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No	No

No setup fee

No setup fee

Commercial plans include team features and version control. A discount is available for annual billing.

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User Ratings
	Obsidian	Workflowy
Likelihood to Recommend	9.0 (1 ratings)	9.6 (3 ratings)
Usability	9.0 (1 ratings)	9.0 (3 ratings)

User Testimonials
	Obsidian	Workflowy
Likelihood to Recommend	Obsidian (Dynalist, Inc.) No answers on this topic	Workflowy For my money, it is best to use Workflowy for all areas of focus in my daily life. When I start to separate information, notes, convo's that's when I run into trouble. By using Workflowy for everything, I keep my sanity and my effectiveness. I cannot think of any environment where the Workflowy app would not work out extremely well! Jarius Elliott Independent Contractor Read full review
Pros	Obsidian (Dynalist, Inc.) No answers on this topic	Workflowy searching storing information organizing information Hudson Blair Owner Read full review
Cons	Obsidian (Dynalist, Inc.) No answers on this topic	Workflowy Insert a more affordable Tier between Pro and Free Provide the capability to add separate files for different projects and areas of focus Jarius Elliott Independent Contractor Read full review
Usability	Obsidian (Dynalist, Inc.) No answers on this topic	Workflowy I now have 12+ years of notes stored in Workflowy - everything from song lyrics to book outlines to classroom notes. It makes it VERY easy to find, VERY easy to sort, and VERY easy to organize. Jack Edward Heald Managing Partner Read full review
Alternatives Considered	Obsidian (Dynalist, Inc.) No answers on this topic	Workflowy Workflowy seems to have less constraints than those other products. It is easier to use and more versatile. Hudson Blair Owner Read full review
Return on Investment	Obsidian (Dynalist, Inc.) No answers on this topic	Workflowy I estimate that Workflowy easily saves me 1.5 - 2 hours each day in streamlined productivity. That calculates, for my organization approximaely $500.00 a month! Jarius Elliott Independent Contractor Read full review
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