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Obsidian vs OneNote
How the two compare on license, platforms and what the community thinks.
Key differences
- Obsidian is free for personal use; OneNote is free.
- Only Obsidian is available on Linux.
- Only OneNote is available on Web.
| Feature | Obsidian | OneNote |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A second brain, for you, forever | Your digital notebook |
| License | Free for personal use | Free |
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| Rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| Alternatives listed | 4 | 4 |
| Page views | 2K | 401 |
About Obsidian
Obsidian is a knowledge base that works on local Markdown files, so your notes stay on your device and remain readable forever. Its bidirectional links and graph view turn scattered notes into a connected second brain, and 3,000+ community plugins extend it into almost anything. Free for personal use, with optional paid sync.
About OneNote
Microsoft OneNote is a free digital notebook with a freeform canvas — type, draw, or drop content anywhere on the page. It syncs across devices with a Microsoft account and is one of the best options for handwritten and mixed-media notes.
