Obsidian vs. Workflowy

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Obsidian
Score 9.5 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
Score 9.6 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…
$0
per user
Pricing
ObsidianWorkflowy
Editions & Modules
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
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ObsidianWorkflowy
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsCommercial plans include team features and version control. A discount is available for annual billing.
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Community Pulse
ObsidianWorkflowy
Considered Both Products
Obsidian

No answer on this topic

Workflowy
Chose Workflowy
There is also IndiGrid and Calculist. Workflowy outshines them all with it's various layouts, which other apps do not have (except maybe Todoist). Did I mention the ability to keep my hands on the keyboard while I can think and create without interruption?
Chose Workflowy
Workflowy seems to have less constraints than those other products. It is easier to use and more versatile.
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User Ratings
ObsidianWorkflowy
Likelihood to Recommend
-
(0 ratings)
9.6
(0 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
ObsidianWorkflowy
Likelihood to Recommend
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It is one of the few apps I’ve ever found that handles outlining as well as the ancient program called “ThinkTank” did. It’s better in that it’s accessible anywhere I have web access. Anyway, to address the specific question: I think better if I can just pour my thoughts out onto the screen, and then worry about sorting, editing, and outlining afterwords. Before Workflowy, I was stuck trying everything else. But all the outlining programs were too complex, and all the word processors that offered outlining SUCKED at outlining. Workflowy hits that sweet spot.
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Pros
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  • Task management
  • Planning - Short and long-term
  • Viewing my information from different perspectives. I am visual so I can fully exploit the visual nature of Workflowy and still get granular if and when I need to
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Cons
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  • I think a scheduling feature would be a powerful addition. Users should be able to set points to pop up again on a schedule.
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Usability
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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.
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Alternatives Considered
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There is also IndiGrid and Calculist. Workflowy outshines them all with it's various layouts, which other apps do not have (except maybe Todoist). Did I mention the ability to keep my hands on the keyboard while I can think and create without interruption?
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Return on Investment
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  • Workflowy allows me to keep all of my business and personal information in one place. I can quickly organize, reorganize, link, and add information whether on my phone or on my laptop.
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ScreenShots

Workflowy Screenshots

Screenshot of a kanban board in Workflowy, used to organize files and images.Screenshot of the interface to draft complex documents and artistic works while keeping everything organized.Screenshot of Workflowy's task management interface, where boards boards and lists can be managed and combined.Screenshot of item highlighting, with search by highlight color.Screenshot of tags, used to find anything in an account, no matter where it is.