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Logseq alternatives

Logseq compared with 12 alternatives: Obsidian, Roam Research, Anytype, Tana Outliner, Capacities and 7 more.

Logseq has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync. 10 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
LogseqThis toolFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
ObsidianFree plan · from $4/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Roam ResearchFree trial · from $15/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, iOS
AnytypeFree plan · from $4/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Tana OutlinerFree plan · from $8/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
CapacitiesFree plan · from $9.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
AppFlowyFree plan · from $6/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Beaver NotesFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
Bike OutlinerFree plan · from $29.99 one-timeYesmacOS
DynalistFree plan · from $7.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
FUTO NotesFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
GitJournalFree plan · from $1.99/moYesiOS, Android
HeptabaseFree trial · from $8.99/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

How each one differs from Logseq

  1. 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). Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync.
    • Only Obsidian lists a browser extension.
    • Only Logseq lists a web app.
    • Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Logseq is open source, according to its own site.

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

    Obsidian vs LogseqObsidian pricing and details

  2. Roam Research

    Outliner for networked notes with bidirectional links

    • Roam Research starts at $15 per month, or $165 per year ($13.75 a month). Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync.
    • Logseq has a free plan. Roam Research does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Logseq lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Logseq is open source, according to its own site.
    • Logseq also covers Markdown and whiteboard.

    Suits: People who work from daily notes and want every block to be linkable

    Roam Research vs LogseqRoam Research pricing and details

  3. Anytype

    Local-first, end-to-end encrypted workspace for notes and data

    • Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync.
    • Only Logseq lists a web app.
    • Anytype is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Logseq is open source, according to its own site.
    • Anytype also covers kanban boards.

    Suits: People who want encrypted notes that keep working without an internet connection

    Anytype vs LogseqAnytype pricing and details

  4. Tana Outliner

    Outliner with supertags, daily notes and built-in AI features

    • Tana Outliner starts at $8 per month, billed yearly. Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync.
    • Logseq is open source, according to its own site.
    • Tana Outliner also covers meeting notes and tasks.
    • Logseq also covers Markdown and whiteboard.

    Suits: People who want structured notes built from typed objects with fields

    Tana Outliner vs LogseqTana Outliner pricing and details

  5. Capacities

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

    • Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly. Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync.
    • Only Capacities lists a browser extension.
    • Logseq is open source, according to its own site.
    • Capacities also covers web clipper.
    • Logseq also covers Markdown and whiteboard.

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

    Capacities vs LogseqCapacities pricing and details

  6. AppFlowy

    Open-core workspace for docs, wikis and projects you can self-host

    • AppFlowy starts at $6 / month, billed annually (self-hosted One); cloud Pro is $16 per member. Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync.
    • AppFlowy is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • AppFlowy also covers databases and wiki.
    • Logseq also covers notes, Markdown, linked notes, whiteboard and daily notes.

    Suits: Teams that want a docs and projects workspace on their own servers

    AppFlowy vs LogseqAppFlowy pricing and details

  7. Beaver Notes

    Open-source, local-first Markdown notes app for desktop

    • Beaver Notes is free. Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync.
    • Only Logseq lists a web app.
    • Only Logseq lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Logseq also covers whiteboard and daily notes.

    Suits: People who want notes kept on their own device with no account

    Beaver Notes vs LogseqBeaver Notes pricing and details

  8. Bike Outliner

    Fast outliner and structured writing app for Mac

    • Bike Outliner starts at $29.99 one-time license, or $19.99 per year on the Mac App Store. Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync.
    • Only Logseq lists a web app.
    • Only Logseq lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Bike Outliner can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Logseq is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: Mac users who want a fast, minimal outliner

    Bike Outliner vs LogseqBike Outliner pricing and details

  9. Dynalist

    Outlining app for nested lists, notes and tasks

    • Dynalist starts at $7.99 per month, billed annually ($95.88 per year). Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync.
    • Only Dynalist lists a browser extension.
    • Logseq is open source, according to its own site.
    • Dynalist also covers web clipper and tasks.
    • Logseq also covers whiteboard and daily notes.

    Suits: People who think in outlines and nested bullet lists

    Dynalist vs LogseqDynalist pricing and details

  10. FUTO Notes

    Local-first Markdown notes with self-hosted encrypted sync

    • FUTO Notes is free. Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync.
    • Only Logseq lists a web app.
    • FUTO Notes is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Logseq also covers linked notes, whiteboard and daily notes.

    Suits: People who want Markdown notes as plain files on every device

    FUTO Notes vs LogseqFUTO Notes pricing and details

  11. GitJournal

    Mobile Markdown notes app that syncs through any Git repository

    • GitJournal starts at $1.99 per month in installments, or $31.99 one-time (US App Store minimums). Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync.
    • Only Logseq lists a web app.
    • Only Logseq lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • GitJournal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Logseq also covers whiteboard.

    Suits: Developers who already keep notes in a Git repository

    GitJournal vs LogseqGitJournal pricing and details

  12. Heptabase

    Visual notes app that arranges linked cards on whiteboards

    • Heptabase starts at $8.99 per month, billed yearly ($107.88). Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync.
    • Logseq has a free plan. Heptabase does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Heptabase lists a browser extension.
    • Logseq is open source, according to its own site.
    • Logseq also covers Markdown.

    Suits: Students and researchers learning complex topics from PDFs and videos

    Heptabase vs LogseqHeptabase pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Logseq

  • Sync is not part of the free app: Logseq Sync is in beta and limited to active Open Collective contributors paying $5 or $15 per month.
  • Logseq 2.0, the database version, is still in beta, and its release notes advise backing up data before testing it.
  • The mobile app for the database version is in alpha on iOS only, with Android listed as coming soon.
Logseq pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Logseq?

The alternatives to Logseq in this directory are Obsidian, Roam Research, Anytype, Tana Outliner, Capacities, AppFlowy, Beaver Notes, Bike Outliner, Dynalist, FUTO Notes, GitJournal and Heptabase. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Logseq.

Is there a free alternative to Logseq?

Yes. Beaver Notes and FUTO Notes are free to use. Obsidian, Anytype, Tana Outliner, Capacities, AppFlowy, Bike Outliner, Dynalist and GitJournal have a free plan alongside paid ones.

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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