Obsidian
8.9#4 in note-taking appsFrom $50 a yearFree planAndroidiOSExtensionLinux
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SilverBullet
8.3#21 in note-taking appsFrom $2 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
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| Fact | Obsidian | SilverBullet |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Notion,Airtable,Microsoft OneNote,Evernote,Apple Notes,Apple Journal,Google Keep,Bear,Craft,Roam Research,Logseq,Tomboy,Gnote | Spaces can be synced with tools such as Syncthing or Dropbox, and Desktop can sync with a self-hosted or hosted SilverBullet Server. |
| Note sharing | Yes | Yes |
| Offline access | Yes | Yes |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android,Chrome extension | web,Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android,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
SilverBullet plans
- Desktop PersonalFree
- ServerFree
- Cloud on PikaPods$2 a month
- Desktop Pro$50 a year
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 SilverBullet if…
SilverBullet may suit people who want Markdown-based notes with control over where files are stored, as well as teams needing shared spaces and live collaboration. Its offline support and browser access may also fit users who work across desktop and mobile devices.