--- description: Discover the benefits and disadvantages of Obsidian. Learn the software price, see the description, and read the most helpful reviews for UK business users. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Obsidian Pricing, Cost & Reviews - Capterra UK 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Note-Taking Software](/directory/33155/note-taking/software) > [Obsidian](/software/1018804/obsidian) # Obsidian Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1018804/obsidian Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1018804/obsidian?page=2) > Obsidian is a powerful knowledge management software. A second brain for custom-built solutions. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 46 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Obsidian? Individuals, teams, and companies seeking custom-built solutions. ## 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**: US$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 - Collaboration Tools - Full Text Search - Knowledge Base Management - Notes Management - Reporting & Statistics - Search/Filter - To-Do List ## Support Options - FAQs/Forum ## Category - [Note-Taking Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/33155/note-taking/software) ## Related Categories - [Note-Taking Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/33155/note-taking/software) - [Knowledge Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/30094/knowledge-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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There are also hundreds of great community created plugins available to add even more functionality to the software > > **Cons**: It can be difficult to first get started and understanding how your notes should be organised and there isn't any right or wrong way, so many options are available online. It can feel daunting to start but it's worth it. > > Really love it and use it on my phone and laptop for taking notes, writing blogs and generally organising my life\! ----- ### "Rock solid. It’s taking app" — 5.0/5 > **Drew** | *26 May 2025* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is easy to grasp and easy use. Markdown makes it easy to tailor your text without lots of screen clutter and the way it supports linking documents is a dream. I love that\! > > **Cons**: It does take a couple of tries to get used to how the screen presents on a phone compared to a desktop. > > I came to obsidium from a few disappointed attempts to use other apps, which would turn out to be TOO complicated or wouldn’t do what I needed or were just clunky. Linking files changed everything, for me. ----- ### "Obsidian for Personal Information Management (PKM)" — 4.0/5 > **Glen** | *3 November 2024* | Staffing & Recruiting | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Obsidian is free to use, and I sync it between all of my devices via iCloud. It's a great way to store lots of information and to cross-link everything. Before, I used to add snippets to lots of note-taking apps and forget where I had put it. > > **Cons**: It has a learning curve based on mark down language, but the plugins that you can add to it can make it more user friendly. It is not a million miles away from how Notion works. > > A learning curve, but plenty of info and demos out there to help. a great information storage device. ----- ### "Excellent note taking app for MacOS" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *17 April 2025* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Obsidian has a clean interface and everything is organized in markdown files. This make it very easy to move around if you need to. Markdown is widely used in the development community and easy to learn. The UI is context aware and dynamically updates based on the formatting used. There are dark and light modes available and the app runs well on MacOS. > > **Cons**: Even though I got a license for professional use, the biggest feature missing is sync across multiple devices. This is yet another paid feature which should be included in the standard licensing versus another monthly fee. Ultimately this is what blocks wider usage and adoption of Obsidian. While Markdown works well, there are certain constraints when it comes to formatting (no "/" characters in titles). It would be nice if there were some GenAI features such as summarization. > > Obsidian is a clean markdown note taking application. While not as fully featured compared to long time note taking apps like OneNote, Obsidian capabilities are more than enough for everyday usage. However the lack of sync in even the standard licensed version holds it back. ----- ### "Perfect for organizing multilingual teaching materials." — 5.0/5 > **Blerta** | *11 May 2026* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: As a language instructor, I finally found software that handles my chaotic mix of Norwegian, Swedish and Albanian notes. The bidirectional linking helps me connect grammar concepts across languages, when I explain Norwegian verb conjugations, I can instantly reference similar Swedish patterns. The markdown format means I don't lose formatting when copying between devices. Plus it's completely free for personal use, which matters when you're working at a small language center. > > **Cons**: The learning curve frustrated me initially, took me three weeks to understand how folders and tags work together. Sharing lesson plans with colleagues requires extra steps since they need Obsidian too. No built-in spell check for Norwegian/Swedish makes proofreading tedious. > > After six months using Obsidian for lesson planning and student progress tracking, I can't imagine switching back to Word documents scattered everywhere. Yes, it takes time to set up your system, but once you do, finding that specific grammar explanation or student's learning history takes seconds. 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