# Evernote vs Obsidian

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Obsidian

| Attribute | Evernote | Obsidian |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 49.2 (70% (medium)) | 70.5 (53% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An integrated note-taking and productivity platform that lets you capture information from anywhere, organize it across notebooks, collaborate with others in real time, and manage tasks and calendar events—all synchronized across your devices. It is indexed under Knowledge Base Software.","source":"https://evernote.com","question":"What is Evernote?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Evernote offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at £5.40 per month. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://evernote.com","question":"Is Evernote free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Evernote supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://evernote.com","question":"What platforms does Evernote support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Evernote, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://evernote.com","question":"Can Evernote be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 7 integrations for Evernote, including Google Calendar, Outlook Calendar, Slack, Google Drive, Gmail, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://evernote.com","question":"What does Evernote integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed ISO 27001 for Evernote. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Evernote not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://evernote.com/de-de/security","question":"What security certifications does Evernote have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Evernote is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://evernote.com","question":"Where is Evernote available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"Obsidian is a note-taking and knowledge management tool that stores data locally on your device by default, with optional end-to-end encrypted cloud synchronization. You can organize notes through bidirectional linking, customize the interface with plugins and themes, and publish content to the web. It is indexed under Knowledge Base Software.","source":"https://obsidian.md/pricing","question":"What is Obsidian?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Obsidian offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $4 per user per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://obsidian.md/pricing","question":"Is Obsidian free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Obsidian supports Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://obsidian.md","question":"What platforms does Obsidian support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Obsidian can be deployed cloud / SaaS, hybrid and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://obsidian.md/pricing","question":"Can Obsidian be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 19 integrations for Obsidian, including Apple Notes, Notion, Evernote, Roam Research, Google Keep, OneNote, Airtable and Chrome, plus 11 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://obsidian.md/pricing","question":"What does Obsidian integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Obsidian is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in Canada.","source":"https://obsidian.md/pricing","question":"Where is Obsidian available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | An integrated note-taking and productivity platform that lets you capture information from anywhere, organize it across notebooks, collaborate with others in real time, and manage tasks and calendar events—all synchronized across your devices. | Obsidian is a note-taking and knowledge management tool that stores data locally on your device by default, with optional end-to-end encrypted cloud synchronization. You can organize notes through bidirectional linking, customize the interface with plugins and themes, and publish content to the web. |
| features.capabilities | `{"hosting":"cloud","free_tier":true,"ai_assistant":true,"databases_tables":true,"real_time_coediting":true,"ai_global_search_and_synthesis":true}` | `{"hosting":"both","sso_scim":false,"free_tier":true,"api_access":true,"local_first":true,"ai_assistant":true,"markdown_native":true,"version_history":true,"databases_tables":true,"public_publishing":true,"bidirectional_links":true,"real_time_coediting":false,"verification_expiry":false,"permissions_granularity":"workspace","bi_directional_backlinking_network":true}` |
| integrations.count | 7 | 20 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Google Calendar"},{"name":"Outlook Calendar"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Google Drive"},{"name":"Gmail"},{"name":"Microsoft Outlook"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams"}]` | `[{"name":"Apple Notes"},{"name":"Notion"},{"name":"Evernote"},{"name":"Roam Research"},{"name":"Google Keep"},{"name":"OneNote"},{"name":"Airtable"},{"name":"Chrome"},{"name":"Safari"},{"name":"Firefox"},{"name":"Edge"},{"name":"Brave"},{"name":"Arc"},{"name":"Orion"},{"name":"Vivaldi"},{"name":"Stripe"},{"name":"WeChat"},{"name":"Alipay"},{"name":"PayPal"},{"name":"Discord"},{"name":"YouTube","native":false,"direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Twitter","native":false,"direction":"inbound"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"CA","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free","features":["Create up to 50 notes","1 notebook","1 device","1GB monthly uploads","Tasks","Calendar","Web Clipper","Offline mode","Image and document search"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"notes":"50","devices":"1","notebooks":"1","max_note_size":"200MB","monthly_uploads":"1GB"}},{"free":false,"name":"Starter","summary":"£5.40/month or £64.90/year","features":["Up to 1000 notes","20 notebooks","1000 attachments","3 devices","Advanced search","Offline notes","AI features","Web Clipper","Tasks","Calendar"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":5.4,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"For anyone who could use a personal assistant to help keep life organized and on track","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"notes":"1000","devices":"3","notebooks":"20","attachments":"1000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Advanced","summary":"£12.90/month or £154.90/year","features":["Unlimited notes","Unlimited notebooks","Unlimited attachments","Unlimited devices","Advanced search","Offline notes","AI features","Web Clipper","Tasks","Calendar"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":12.9,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"For power users who want to accomplish more in less time with a streamlined and efficient workflow","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"notes":"Unlimited","devices":"Unlimited","notebooks":"Unlimited","attachments":"Unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing","features":["Everything in Advanced","Company ownership of all business data","Dedicated Customer Success Manager","Advanced account and content administration","Enhanced security and compliance","Single Sign-On (SSO)","User Provisioning (SCIM)","Customizable plan limits"],"description":"Tailored plan based on your organization's needs with custom solutions and support","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"monthly_uploads":"20GB plus 2GB per user"}}],"summary":"From £5.40/month. Free tier available.","currency":"GBP","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://evernote.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-01T14:21:26.951Z","freeTrialDays":7,"startingPrice":{"amount":5.4,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free","features":["Local note storage","Plugins and themes","Bidirectional linking","Graph visualization","Offline access"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":null,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Core app without sync or publish services","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Sync","summary":"$4/user/mo (annual) or $5/user/mo (monthly)","features":["Sync across devices","End-to-end encryption","Version history","Collaborative vaults","Priority support"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":4,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Synchronize notes across devices with end-to-end encryption","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Publish","summary":"$8/site/mo (annual) or $10/site/mo (monthly)","features":["Publish to web","Customizable theme","Full-text search","Graph view","No coding required","Priority support"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"site","amount":8,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Publish notes to the web as a wiki or knowledge base","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Catalyst","summary":"$25 one-time","features":["Early access to beta versions","Community badges","Exclusive channels"],"components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":25,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"One-time license for early access to beta features and community perks","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Commercial","summary":"$50/user/year","features":["Support development","Featured organization badge"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":50,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Annual license for organizational support","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free app with optional Sync ($4-5/user/mo), Publish ($8-10/site/mo), Catalyst ($25 one-time), or Commercial ($50/user/year) licenses. 40% discount for students, faculty, and nonprofits.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://obsidian.md/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T15:22:04.285Z","startingPrice":{"amount":4,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | low |
| pricing.transparent | no | yes |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |

## Capabilities (Knowledge Base Software)

| Capability | Evernote | Obsidian |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Collaboration** |  |  |
| Real-time co-editing | ✓ | ✗ |
| **Content** |  |  |
| Structured database / table blocks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bidirectional links / backlinks | - | ✓ |
| Markdown-native | - | ✓ |
| Version history | - | ✓ |
| **Storage** |  |  |
| Local-first / offline files | - | ✓ |
| **AI** |  |  |
| AI writing / Q&A over content | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Publishing** |  |  |
| Publish pages to the web | - | ✓ |
| **Access** |  |  |
| Permissions granularity | - | Workspace |
| **Knowledge** |  |  |
| Answer verification / expiry | - | ✗ |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Hosting | Cloud only | Cloud + self-hosted |
| **Enterprise** |  |  |
| SSO / SCIM | - | ✗ |
| **Extensibility** |  |  |
| Public API | - | ✓ |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Free tier | ✓ | ✓ |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:59:33.612Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*