Obsidian
8.9#4 in note-taking appsFrom $50 a yearFree planAndroidiOSExtensionLinux
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Simplenote
7.8#49 in note-taking appsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
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| Fact | Obsidian | Simplenote |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Notion,Airtable,Microsoft OneNote,Evernote,Apple Notes,Apple Journal,Google Keep,Bear,Craft,Roam Research,Logseq,Tomboy,Gnote | The desktop and web apps can import Evernote exports, while the web app and other apps can import Simplenote JSON and plain text or Markdown files. |
| Note sharing | Yes | Yes |
| Offline access | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android,Chrome extension | web,windows,macos,linux,ios,android |
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
Simplenote plans
- FreeFree
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 Simplenote if…
Simplenote suits people who want a free note-taking app across phones, computers, and the web. It is also a fit for writers who use Markdown or people who need offline editing and note sharing.