Overview
Notion and Obsidian are both excellent tools, but they serve different needs. undefined
Key Differences
The main difference between Notion and Obsidian comes down to focus and features. Notion offers a comprehensive solution while Obsidian excels in specific areas.
Obsidian Strengths
- Local-first storage with full data ownership
- Markdown-native with powerful linking
- Extensive plugin ecosystem (1000+ plugins)
- Free for personal use
- Works completely offline
- Graph view for visualizing connections
Obsidian Weaknesses
- Steeper learning curve for beginners
- No built-in real-time collaboration
- Sync requires paid plan ($8/month)
- Less visual and intuitive than Notion
- No databases or structured data
- Mobile apps less polished
Pricing Comparison
Obsidian pricing: undefined. No free tier available.
Who Is Obsidian Best For?
Power users, developers, privacy-focused users, personal knowledge management
Our Verdict
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Why Choose Notion?
Enterprise Security
SOC 2 Type II certified with SAML SSO, SCIM, and audit logs for Enterprise customers.
Open API & Integrations
Connect Notion to 100+ apps via native integrations or build custom solutions with the Notion API.
Infinite Nesting
Organize your workspace with unlimited nested pages. Create any structure that works for you.
Cross-Platform Apps
Access Notion on web, desktop (Mac, Windows), and mobile (iOS, Android). Your work syncs everywhere.
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Who Should Choose Notion?
- You need an all-in-one workspace for notes, docs, and projects
- You want powerful databases and custom views
- Team collaboration is important to you
- You prefer a generous free tier
- You value flexibility and customization
Who Should Choose Obsidian?
- You value local-first storage with full data ownership
- You value markdown-native with powerful linking
- You value extensive plugin ecosystem (1000+ plugins)
- You value free for personal use
- You value works completely offline