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Lazy alternatives

Lazy compared with 5 alternatives: Reflect, Fabric, mymind, Capacities and Obsidian.

Lazy is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $6 per month, billed yearly. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
LazyThis toolFree trial · from $6/moTrial onlymacOS, iOS
ReflectFree plan · from $9.99/moYesmacOS, iOS, Browser extension
FabricFree plan · from $8/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
mymindFree plan · from $4.99/moYesWeb, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension
CapacitiesFree plan · from $9.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
ObsidianFree plan · from $4/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

How each one differs from Lazy

  1. Reflect

    Open-source daily notes app with backlinks and local Markdown

    • Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app. Lazy starts at $6 per month, billed yearly.
    • Reflect has a free plan. Lazy does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Reflect lists a browser extension.
    • Reflect is open source, according to its own site.
    • Reflect also covers Markdown and daily notes.

    Suits: Mac users who want free, open-source notes kept as plain Markdown files

    Reflect vs LazyReflect pricing and details

  2. Fabric

    AI workspace for notes, files, bookmarks and meeting notes

    • Fabric starts at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 (Plus). Lazy starts at $6 per month, billed yearly.
    • Fabric has a free plan. Lazy does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Fabric lists a web app.
    • Only Fabric lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Fabric lists a browser extension.

    Suits: People who want notes, files and bookmarks searchable in one place

    Fabric vs LazyFabric pricing and details

  3. mymind

    Private AI-tagged store for bookmarks, notes and images

    • mymind starts at $4.99 per month (The Bookmarker). Lazy starts at $6 per month, billed yearly.
    • mymind has a free plan. Lazy does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only mymind lists a web app.
    • Only mymind lists an Android app.
    • Only mymind lists a browser extension.

    Suits: Designers and writers collecting images, references and quotes

    mymind vs Lazymymind pricing and details

  4. Capacities

    Object-based note-taking app with daily notes and backlinks

    • Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly. Lazy starts at $6 per month, billed yearly.
    • Capacities has a free plan. Lazy does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Capacities lists a web app.
    • Only Capacities lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Capacities lists a browser extension.

    Suits: People who organize notes around people, books and projects rather than folders

    Capacities vs LazyCapacities pricing and details

  5. Obsidian

    Markdown note-taking app that keeps your files on your device

    • Obsidian starts at $4 per user / month, billed annually (Sync Standard add-on). Lazy starts at $6 per month, billed yearly.
    • Obsidian has a free plan. Lazy does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Obsidian lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Obsidian lists a browser extension.
    • Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who want their notes as plain Markdown files they control

    Obsidian vs LazyObsidian pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Lazy

  • There is no free plan: after a 14-day trial it costs $6 or $12.50 a month billed yearly, and the terms give no refunds unless the law requires them.
  • The download page offers Mac builds only (Apple Silicon and Intel); no Windows, Linux or Android version is listed.
  • AI answers and chat with the knowledge base need the Lazy AI plan.
  • The offline mode is listed for notes only.
Lazy pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Lazy?

The alternatives to Lazy in this directory are Reflect, Fabric, mymind, Capacities and Obsidian. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Lazy.

Is there a free alternative to Lazy?

Yes. Reflect, Fabric, mymind, Capacities and Obsidian have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Lazy alternatives work on Windows?

The Lazy listing does not include a Windows app. Fabric, Capacities and Obsidian list one.

Which Lazy alternatives work on Linux?

The Lazy listing does not include a Linux app. Fabric, Capacities and Obsidian list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Lazy?

Reflect is described as open source on its own site.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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