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Head-to-head · Note-Taking Apps

Obsidian vs Notejoy

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Obsidian #8 in Note-Taking Apps 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Obsidian
Notejoy #11 in Note-Taking Apps 8.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Notejoy

Obsidian leads on 1 check, Notejoy on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreObsidian · 8.4/10
  • Lowest starting priceObsidian · $4/user/mo
  • Free planboth

Obsidian scores higher on our rubric for note-taking apps: 8.4 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #8 and #11.

Obsidian is cheaper to start at $4/user/mo against $5/user/mo. Notejoy leads on storage limit: 5 GB versus 1 GB.

Obsidian is the better fit for networked-note and knowledge-management users. Notejoy is the better fit for collaborative team note libraries.

  • Obsidian fits best

    Networked-note and knowledge-management users

  • Notejoy fits best

    Collaborative team note libraries

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Side by side

Feature Obsidian 8.4/10 Visit ↗ Notejoy 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 8.1
Ranking #8 in Note-Taking Apps #11 in Note-Taking Apps
Best for Networked-note and knowledge-management users Collaborative team note libraries
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $4/user/mo (best) $5/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Community, Docs Live chat, Docs, Email
Integrations 13 integrations 11 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Obsidian 3/3 · Notejoy 3/3
Offline access ✓ ✓
Note sharing ✓ ✓
Real-time collaboration ✓ ✓
Specs
Supported platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension web, windows, macos, ios, android, chrome_extension
Storage limit 1 GB 5 GB (best)
Integrations Notion, Airtable, Microsoft OneNote, Evernote, Apple Notes, Apple Journal, Google Keep, Bear, Craft, Roam Research, Logseq, Tomboy, Gnote Google Drive, Microsoft Office, Zoom, Gmail, Slack, Trello, HubSpot, Scanner apps, Audio recording apps, Grammarly, ProWritingAid
Our review
Pros
  • Local Markdown files with backlinks, graph view, and unlinked mentions
  • Canvas, daily notes, templates, properties, and community plugins
  • Desktop and mobile apps with optional sync and shared vaults
  • Real-time editing with team libraries and permissions
  • OCR search across images and documents
  • Offline access across web and desktop clients
Cons
  • Cross-device sync is an optional paid service
  • Sync Standard includes one vault and 1 GB of storage
  • Publishing notes to the web requires a separate Publish plan
  • Free plan limits libraries, notebooks, uploads, and storage
  • Team management features start on the Team plan
  • Solo plan supports one user per library
Our verdict

Obsidian is a local-first note-taking and personal knowledge-management app for individuals, researchers, writers, and teams. It stores Markdown notes as local files, then connects them through internal links, backlinks, unlinked mentions,…

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Notejoy is a note-taking and collaboration platform for individuals, teams, agencies, and support organizations. It combines structured notebooks and libraries with real-time editing, sharing permissions, threaded discussions, note…

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  1. ObsidianNote-Taking Apps 8.4Free plan
  2. NotejoyNote-Taking Apps 8.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Obsidian — where it wins

    • Local Markdown files with backlinks, graph view, and unlinked mentions
    • Canvas, daily notes, templates, properties, and community plugins
    • Desktop and mobile apps with optional sync and shared vaults

    Where it doesn't

    • Cross-device sync is an optional paid service
    • Sync Standard includes one vault and 1 GB of storage
    • Publishing notes to the web requires a separate Publish plan

  • Notejoy — where it wins

    • Real-time editing with team libraries and permissions
    • OCR search across images and documents
    • Offline access across web and desktop clients

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan limits libraries, notebooks, uploads, and storage
    • Team management features start on the Team plan
    • Solo plan supports one user per library
  • Obsidian8.4/10 · Free plan

    A flexible local-file workspace for connected notes, research, and personal knowledge.

    Visit ObsidianFull verdict →
  • Notejoy8.1/10 · Free plan

    A flexible note library with real-time collaboration, offline access, and broad capture options.

    Visit NotejoyFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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