# Logseq vs Obsidian

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Obsidian

| Attribute | Logseq | Obsidian |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 52.6 (64% (medium)) | 70.5 (53% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 45,221 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A free, open-source knowledge management system that stores data locally while supporting optional cloud synchronization. Users can organize information in a structured, linked format with privacy protections. It is indexed under Knowledge Base Software.","source":"https://logseq.com","question":"What is Logseq?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Logseq is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the AGPL-3.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://logseq.com","question":"Is Logseq free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Logseq supports the web, Windows, macOS, Linux and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://logseq.com","question":"What platforms does Logseq support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Logseq can be deployed cloud / SaaS, hybrid and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://logseq.com","question":"Can Logseq be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 3 integrations for Logseq, including YouTube, Twitter and PDF. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://logseq.com","question":"What does Logseq integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Logseq is published under the AGPL-3.0 licence, a copyleft licence, so check its terms before embedding it in a closed-source product. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/logseq/logseq","question":"Is Logseq open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | `[{"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,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A tool that helps users capture, organize, and interconnect information through features like linked references, block-based structures, queries, and flashcards, available as desktop apps, a web interface, and mobile clients with support for offline, local-first workflows. | 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":"both","free_tier":true,"api_access":true,"local_first":true,"pricing_model":"open_source_free","markdown_native":true,"version_history":true,"databases_tables":true,"deployment_model":"local_markdown_desktop","bidirectional_links":true,"real_time_coediting":true,"block_based_rich_text_editor":true,"relational_database_tables_inline":true,"bi_directional_backlinking_network":true,"real_time_multiplayer_collaboration":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 | 3 | 20 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"YouTube"},{"name":"Twitter"},{"name":"PDF"}]` | `[{"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"}]` |
| language.primary | Clojure | - |
| license.spdx | AGPL-3.0 | - |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"CA","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://logseq.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T15:23:44.174Z"}` | `{"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 | open_source | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 24 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/logseq/logseq/releases/tag/nightly","date":"2026-10-12T16:10:58Z","type":"prerelease","version":"nightly"},{"url":"https://github.com/logseq/logseq/releases/tag/2.0.2","date":"2026-10-07T14:18:57Z","type":"stable","version":"2.0.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/logseq/logseq/releases/tag/2.0.1","date":"2026-07-13T14:10:34Z","type":"stable","version":"2.0.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/logseq/logseq/releases/tag/0.10.15","date":"2025-12-01T12:33:43Z","type":"stable","version":"0.10.15"},{"url":"https://github.com/logseq/logseq/releases/tag/0.10.14","date":"2025-09-18T13:34:45Z","type":"stable","version":"0.10.14"},{"url":"https://github.com/logseq/logseq/releases/tag/0.10.13","date":"2025-08-07T16:26:05Z","type":"stable","version":"0.10.13"},{"url":"https://github.com/logseq/logseq/releases/tag/0.10.12","date":"2025-05-26T08:47:50Z","type":"stable","version":"0.10.12"},{"url":"https://github.com/logseq/logseq/releases/tag/0.10.11","date":"2025-05-21T19:35:32Z","type":"stable","version":"0.10.11"},{"url":"https://github.com/logseq/logseq/releases/tag/0.10.9","date":"2024-04-23T14:00:38Z","type":"stable","version":"0.10.9"},{"url":"https://github.com/logseq/logseq/releases/tag/0.10.8","date":"2024-03-28T09:42:35Z","type":"stable","version":"0.10.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/logseq/logseq/releases/tag/0.10.7","date":"2024-02-29T16:32:17Z","type":"stable","version":"0.10.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/logseq/logseq/releases/tag/0.10.6","date":"2024-02-05T15:34:38Z","type":"stable","version":"0.10.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/logseq/logseq/releases/tag/0.10.5","date":"2024-01-18T14:19:49Z","type":"stable","version":"0.10.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/logseq/logseq/releases/tag/0.10.4","date":"2024-01-17T13:11:45Z","type":"stable","version":"0.10.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/logseq/logseq/releases/tag/0.10.3","date":"2023-12-25T14:33:02Z","type":"stable","version":"0.10.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/logseq/logseq/releases/tag/0.10.2","date":"2023-12-22T03:06:16Z","type":"stable","version":"0.10.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/logseq/logseq/releases/tag/0.10.1","date":"2023-12-06T17:17:37Z","type":"stable","version":"0.10.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/logseq/logseq/releases/tag/0.10.0","date":"2023-11-29T07:07:35Z","type":"stable","version":"0.10.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/logseq/logseq/releases/tag/0.9.20","date":"2023-11-01T14:25:35Z","type":"stable","version":"0.9.20"},{"url":"https://github.com/logseq/logseq/releases/tag/0.9.19","date":"2023-10-11T15:11:19Z","type":"stable","version":"0.9.19"}]` | - |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | 3.5 | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Flogseq%2Flogseq&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (Knowledge Base Software)

| Capability | Logseq | 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 + self-hosted | Cloud + self-hosted |
| **Enterprise** |  |  |
| SSO / SCIM | - | ✗ |
| **Extensibility** |  |  |
| Public API | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Free tier | ✓ | ✓ |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T21:22:19.278Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*