Obsidian vs Logseq

Obsidian9.1Visit Logseq8.7Visit

Higher score Obsidian #3 in Note And Writing Apps 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Obsidian

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Logseq #7 in Note And Writing Apps 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Logseq

• Obsidian fits best

  People building a linked personal knowledge base

• Logseq fits best

  Open-source linked notes and task workflows

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Side by side

Feature	Obsidian 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Logseq 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.7
Ranking	#3 in Note And Writing Apps	#7 in Note And Writing Apps
Best for	People building a linked personal knowledge base	Open-source linked notes and task workflows
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	$4/user/mo	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Integrations	13 integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Obsidian 1/4 · Logseq 1/4
Offline access	✓	✓
Markdown support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Live collaboration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Cross-device sync	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Export formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android
Our review
Pros	Keeps Markdown vaults available offline and without an account Connects notes with backlinks, graph view, and Canvas Adds encrypted sync and web publishing as optional services	Works with plain-text Markdown and Org-mode files Combines linked notes, tasks, queries, PDF annotation, and whiteboards Available on desktop, mobile, and the web
Cons	Sync and Publish require separate paid subscriptions Plugin-rich customization may take more effort to organize Commercial license supports development but adds no app features	Real-time collaboration is experimental in the database version Traditional Sync is in beta and does not support collaboration Zotero is the only listed integration
Our verdict	Obsidian is a note-taking and knowledge-management app built around locally stored Markdown files. It suits people building a linked personal knowledge base who want control over their notes’ structure and offline access. Linked notes and… Read the review →	Logseq is an open-source note-taking and knowledge-management application built around local graphs and plain-text files. It suits people who want to connect research notes and tasks rather than keep them in separate tools, including solo… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Obsidian — where it wins

  • Keeps Markdown vaults available offline and without an account
  • Connects notes with backlinks, graph view, and Canvas
  • Adds encrypted sync and web publishing as optional services

  Where it doesn't

  • Sync and Publish require separate paid subscriptions
  • Plugin-rich customization may take more effort to organize
  • Commercial license supports development but adds no app features

• Logseq — where it wins

  • Works with plain-text Markdown and Org-mode files
  • Combines linked notes, tasks, queries, PDF annotation, and whiteboards
  • Available on desktop, mobile, and the web

  Where it doesn't

  • Real-time collaboration is experimental in the database version
  • Traditional Sync is in beta and does not support collaboration
  • Zotero is the only listed integration

• Obsidian9.1/10 · Free plan

  A flexible Markdown knowledge base for people who want linked notes and local files.

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• Logseq8.7/10 · Free plan

  A flexible local-first workspace for linked notes, tasks, and queries.

  Visit LogseqFull verdict →