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Head-to-head · Outlining Software

Workflowy vs Logseq

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Workflowy #2 in Outlining Software 9.3/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Workflowy
Logseq #8 in Outlining Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Logseq

Workflowy leads on 0 checks, Logseq on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreWorkflowy · 9.3/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Workflowy
  • Most featuresLogseq · 1 of 3

Workflowy scores higher on our rubric for outlining software: 9.3 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Workflowy is the better fit for flexible everyday outlining across devices. Logseq is the better fit for open-source knowledge-centric outlining.

  • Workflowy fits best

    Flexible everyday outlining across devices

  • Logseq fits best

    Open-source knowledge-centric outlining

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Side by side

Feature Workflowy 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Logseq 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.7
Ranking #2 in Outlining Software #8 in Outlining Software
Best for Flexible everyday outlining across devices Open-source knowledge-centric outlining
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price $6.99/mo Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 7 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Community, Docs
Integrations 6 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Workflowy 0/3 · Logseq 1/3
Real-time collaboration Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Markdown support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Templates Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
Desktop apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
Export formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Import formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Nested outlining with search, tags, filters, and mirrors
  • Node-level sharing, comments, mentions, and templates
  • Web, desktop, mobile, extension, and API access
  • Free, open-source access across web, desktop, and mobile
  • Linked blocks, pages, references, queries, and knowledge graphs
  • Markdown, Org-mode, PDF annotation, whiteboards, and plugins
Cons
  • Basic limits users to 100 nodes per month
  • Basic includes 100mb of file uploads
  • Monthly Pro costs more than annual-billed Pro
  • Real-time collaboration is experimental in the database version
  • Traditional synchronization remains in beta
  • Zotero is the named integration
Our verdict

Workflowy is a note-taking and outlining application built around a single nested document. It suits individuals and teams who want to organize notes, tasks, ideas, and plans as indented bullets while keeping related information searchable…

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Logseq is an open-source knowledge management and note-taking application built around local graphs and plain-text Markdown or Org-mode files. It is designed for people who want an outlining environment where pages, blocks, references,…

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  1. WorkflowyOutlining Software 9.3Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. LogseqOutlining Software 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Workflowy — where it wins

    • Nested outlining with search, tags, filters, and mirrors
    • Node-level sharing, comments, mentions, and templates
    • Web, desktop, mobile, extension, and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • Basic limits users to 100 nodes per month
    • Basic includes 100mb of file uploads
    • Monthly Pro costs more than annual-billed Pro

  • Logseq — where it wins

    • Free, open-source access across web, desktop, and mobile
    • Linked blocks, pages, references, queries, and knowledge graphs
    • Markdown, Org-mode, PDF annotation, whiteboards, and plugins

    Where it doesn't

    • Real-time collaboration is experimental in the database version
    • Traditional synchronization remains in beta
    • Zotero is the named integration

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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