Obsidian Pricing Explained (2026)

Obsidian offers a free tier and paid plans range from $4/mo to $8/mo (billed monthly). A second brain, for you, forever

Obsidian starts at $4/mo with a free tier available. Paid plans range up to $8/mo. A second brain, for you, forever. Pricing independently verified as of March 2026.

All Plans

PlanMonthlyAnnualSavingsBillingLimits
Personal + CommercialFreeFree--FlatAll core features, all plugins, unlimited vaults — completely free
Sync (add-on)$4$48/yr--FlatEnd-to-end encrypted sync across devices, version history
Publish (add-on)$8$96/yr--FlatPublish notes as a website, per-site pricing

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Estimates based on published pricing. Usage-based plans are approximated. Verify with vendor for exact quotes.

Free Tier Details

Obsidian Free Tier

All core features free for personal and commercial use, unlimited vaults, 1,000+ community plugins

Hidden Costs & Things to Know

  • You need real-time team collaboration
  • You want a polished out-of-the-box experience without configuration
  • You need built-in databases or project management (Notion is better)

Scoring Overview

Overall Score8.6 / 10
Value
10
Ease of Use
5
Power
9
Setup Friction
6
Migration Ease
9
Transparency
10
Last verified:March 2026Independently Verified

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