Obsidian vs Notion
Updated for 2026
🏆 Quick verdict: Obsidian wins for most teams.
Choose Notion if you prioritize fast onboarding and modern ux.
🏆 Our Pick
Obsidian
Local-first knowledge base and note-taking app using markdown and a graph view to connect ideas.
Key Features
- ✦Local markdown files
- ✦Graph view
- ✦Plugins ecosystem
- ✦Backlinks
- ✦Offline-first
Notion
All-in-one workspace for docs, wikis, projects, and AI notes.
Key Features
- ✦Docs and notes
- ✦Knowledge base
- ✦Team collaboration
💰 Pricing Comparison
Obsidian
PersonalCHF 0 / month
SyncCHF 8 / month
PublishCHF 10 / month
CommercialCHF 50 / user / year
Notion
FreeCHF 0 / month
ProCHF 19 / month
BusinessCHF 49 / month
EnterpriseCustom pricing
Obsidian
✅ Full data ownership
✅ Massive plugin library
✅ Privacy-friendly
⚠️ Steep learning curve
⚠️ No native mobile editing
Notion
✅ Fast onboarding and modern UX
✅ Strong integrations with common SaaS stack
✅ Suitable for SMB and scaling teams
⚠️ Advanced features gated to higher plans
⚠️ Can become expensive at scale
Ready to try Obsidian?
Start with the free plan and see if it fits your workflow.