--- description: Review of Obsidian Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Obsidian | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice AU --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Note-Taking Software](/directory/4457/note-taking/software) > [Obsidian](/software/323578/obsidian) # Obsidian Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/323578/obsidian Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/323578/obsidian?page=2) > Obsidian is a cloud-based knowledge management solution that provides local folders of text files and note-publishing options to users. The tool lets executives create to-do lists, notes, ideas, journals, and more on a unified platform. It allows businesses to visualize and link ideas, people, books, places, and more by creating personalized notes. Obsidian comes with a canvas that helps teams research and ideate various forms of content. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 46 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 46 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Dynalist ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: USD 25.00 - **Pricing model**: (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Obsidian offers three plans: Personal: Free Catalyst: $25+ one time payment Commercial: $50 per user per year - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Canada ## Features - Activity Tracking - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Document Storage - File Sharing - Full Text Search - Knowledge Base Management - Notes Management - Offline Access - Reporting & Statistics - Search/Filter - To-Do List ## Support Options - FAQs/Forum ## Category - [Note-Taking Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4457/note-taking/software) ## Related Categories - [Note-Taking Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4457/note-taking/software) - [Knowledge Management Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/1884/knowledge-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I would just consider including a better tips or help section to guide people along. ----- ### "Obsidian, my go-to, every-day note-taking tool" — 5.0/5 > **Alexander** | *22 November 2024* | Writing & Editing | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like how I have the feeling of control when it comes to organizing my notes and therefore my “second brain”. > > **Cons**: Sometimes I would like to a way to organize elements freely like in a Word document but I know that’s not the intended usage. > > I’m using Obsidian every day for personal notes and private notes. ----- ### "You may need some tech knowledge to use it better" — 4.0/5 > **Ivy** | *8 December 2023* | Telecommunications | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: I think Obsidian is ideal for text-centric tasks and it excels in note-taking and daily task tracking. > > **Cons**: It's missing the ability to create forms which might be a bummer for me. Setting up team collaboration isn't a walk in the park either – it lacks the seamless integration for smooth group work. ----- ### "A Good Offline Notes App" — 4.0/5 > **Olivia** | *30 November 2024* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I love that it's a offline note app so, I'm able to see my files on my computer. > > **Cons**: Sometimes I have to look up what commands to use. For example, there isn't a button to underline words. I have to do the HTML tag to do it and I didn't know this until I Googled it. > > I truly like Obsidian. There was a small learning curve and I was intimidated at first because it looked complex. However, it's pretty easy to use once you understand some of the commands. ----- ### "Best Notetaking App" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *26 September 2024* | Writing & Editing | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Obsidian is the best notetaking app that I have used and the ability to connect notes and organise them into a personal wiki makes it very useful > > **Cons**: The community is overwhelming because the numerous plugins can get out of hand. > > Obsidian can take some getting used to but once you find your stride, it is such a powerful tool and customisable for your particlar ideosyncrasies. ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/323578/obsidian?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/323578/obsidian) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data