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Best Obsidian alternatives (2026)
3 alternatives to Obsidian in note taking apps, ranked by entry price. Obsidian starts at $0/mo. Every figure links to the vendor's own page and the date we captured it.
Key takeaways
- Free alternatives: Bear, Craft, Notion.
- Closest by price: Bear ($0/mo), Craft ($0/mo), Notion ($0/mo).
Obsidian alternatives compared
| # | Alternative | Entry price | Free | HIPAA | Best for | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bear | $0/mo | Yes | — | Writers and minimalists on Apple devices | bear.app |
| 2 | Craft | $0/mo | Yes | No | Apple-ecosystem power users (Mac, iPhone, iPad) | support.craft.do |
| 3 | Notion | $0/mo | Yes | Yes | All-in-one workspace teams | notion.com |
Data current through 2026-06-13. Compare any two directly on the Note Taking Apps index.