Obsidian
8.9#4 in note-taking appsFrom $50 a yearFree planAndroidiOSExtensionLinux
VisitObsidian vs Plainpad
What both publish
| Fact | Obsidian | Plainpad |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Notion,Airtable,Microsoft OneNote,Evernote,Apple Notes,Apple Journal,Google Keep,Bear,Craft,Roam Research,Logseq,Tomboy,Gnote | A built-in REST API supports automation and custom integrations; the maker also offers custom integration work. |
| Offline access | Yes | No |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android,Chrome extension | web,self_hosted |
Obsidian plans
- Sync Standard$5 a month
- Sync Plus$10 a month
- Publish$10 a month
- Catalyst$25, paid once
- Commercial$50 a year
- FreeFree
Plainpad plans
- FreeFree
- Plainpad (self-hosted)Free
- Managed Hosting€20 a year
- White Label — Regular€50, paid once
- Technical Support€60, paid once
- White Label — Extended€500, paid once
Pick Obsidian if…
Obsidian suits people who want local, offline notes and a customizable knowledge-work app. Teams can use shared vaults, while Sync and Publish are paid options for syncing or hosting notes.
Pick Plainpad if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.