Obsidian Pricing in 2026

Everything you need to know about Obsidian plans, costs, and whether the free plan is enough for your needs.

Last reviewed: 2026-05-08 / 3 plans compared

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Obsidian pricing 2026: buyer check

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📝 Our Take on Obsidian Pricing

Obsidian is best treated as a local-first knowledge base, not a Notion-style team workspace. The 2026 decision is whether local Markdown ownership and plugins matter more than built-in collaboration, polished onboarding, or centralized admin.

💡 Bottom Line:

Obsidian's core app is free without sign-up. Obsidian Sync and Publish are optional paid add-ons, while the commercial license is encouraged for organizations but not required. Buy Sync only when reliable multi-device sync or shared vaults are worth avoiding a third-party sync setup.

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Starting PriceFree / $4/mo

Free Plan✅ Available

Annual Discount❌ No

Rating★ 4.7/5

📋 Free Plan Details

Limits: All core features free. Unlimited notes. Unlimited plugins. Local storage only.

Users: 1 user (personal/commercial use free)

All Obsidian Plans

Free

Forever free

1 user (personal/commercial use free)

Sync

per user/month

Publish

per user/month

Commercial

$50

per user/year

💰 Real Cost by Team Size

Based on the entry-level paid plan. Annual estimates assume ~20% discount.

Team SizeMonthlyAnnual

1 userFreeFree

5 usersFreeFree

10 usersFreeFree

25 users$100/mo~$960/yr

50 users$200/mo~$1920/yr

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Obsidian cost in 2026?

Obsidian offers a free plan and paid plans starting at Free / $4/mo per user/month.

Does Obsidian have a free plan?

Yes, Obsidian offers a free plan. All core features free. Unlimited notes. Unlimited plugins. Local storage only. The free plan supports 1 user (personal/commercial use free).

What does Obsidian cost for a team of 10?

Pricing varies by plan. Contact Obsidian for team pricing or see the detailed breakdown above.