Best Obsidian alternatives
Prefer something other than Obsidian? These are the alternatives we rate most highly, with how they compare on price and strengths.
Read our full Obsidian review →
Top Obsidian alternatives
Google's AI research notebook, which turns your own material into summaries and audio overviews; in 2026 it folded into Gemini Notebook, and notebooklm.google.com now redirects to notebook.google.
Notion's built-in AI assistant, perfectly integrated with your notes workflow.
AI-native docs and notes app, Mac App of the Year, with a built-in AI assistant and beautiful design.
AI notes app that auto-organizes information with backlinks and smart retrieval.
FAQ
What is the best alternative to Obsidian?
Our top Obsidian alternatives are NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook), Notion AI, Craft, Mem.ai.
Is there a free Obsidian alternative?
Yes — several Obsidian alternatives offer a free tier. Check each tool's pricing on its page.