Joplin vs Obsidian
Both are note-taking tools. Here's how their key features, pricing and fit line up, from each vendor's own site.
| Feature |
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| Pricing | Free plan €2.99/month (Joplin Cloud Basic, billed monthly) | Free plan $5/user/month billed monthly |
| Best for | Individuals and small teams who want a Markdown note app with encrypted sync and control over where notes are stored. | Individuals who want free, unlimited notes and pay only for sync or publishing |
| Team size | 1–50 people | 1–50 people |
| Cross-device sync | Yes | Yes |
| Notebooks, folders and tags | Not listed | Not listed |
| Search inside content | Not listed | Not listed |
| Web clipper | Yes | Yes |
| Offline access | Not listed | Yes |
| Shared notes | Yes | Yes |
| Visit | Visit | Visit |
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