Obsidian builds a connected note library from Markdown files stored locally in a vault. Links, graph views and Canvas help organise ideas, with optional paid Sync and Publish services for other workflows.
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Visit Obsidian ↗Writers and researchers who want a durable local note library and are willing to manage its organisation and backup.
Explore the required features and plan before choosing.Microsoft OneNote organises pages into sections and notebooks for typed notes, ink and collected material. Cloud notebooks support shared access, with the notebook location determining its personal or organisational ownership.
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Core use is free. Sync and Publish are optional recurring services, while Catalyst and commercial support licences help fund development and are not required for ordinary work use.
The application is free for personal and commercial use without mandatory sign-up. The commercial support licence is optional.
Calculate costs from your vendor quote →Test the same sample work, confirm your required plan and check how to export your data before committing.
The application is free for personal and commercial use without mandatory sign-up. The commercial support licence is optional.
Writers and researchers who want a durable local note library and are willing to manage its organisation and backup.
Check the tier that contains your essential features, confirm plan limits and compare the total quote with your own expected usage.
