Alternatives · Note-Taking
Relanote alternatives
Relanote compared with 5 alternatives: Obsidian, Roam Research, Logseq, Reflect and Capacities.
Relanote has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 per month, or $49 per year if paid annually. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| RelanoteThis tool | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Obsidian | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Roam Research | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Logseq | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Reflect | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS, Browser extension |
| Capacities | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Relanote
- Free plan · from $4/mo
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). Relanote starts at $4.99 per month, or $49 per year if paid annually.
- Only Obsidian lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Obsidian lists a browser extension.
- Only Relanote lists a web app.
- Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want their notes as plain Markdown files they control
- Free trial · from $15/mo
Roam Research
Outliner for networked notes with bidirectional links
- Roam Research starts at $15 per month, or $165 per year ($13.75 a month). Relanote starts at $4.99 per month, or $49 per year if paid annually.
- Relanote has a free plan. Roam Research does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Roam Research lists a macOS app.
- Only Relanote lists an Android app.
- Roam Research also covers daily notes.
Suits: People who work from daily notes and want every block to be linkable
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Logseq
Open-source outliner for linked notes stored as local files
- Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync. Relanote starts at $4.99 per month, or $49 per year if paid annually.
- Only Logseq lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Logseq is open source, according to its own site.
- Logseq also covers Markdown, whiteboard and daily notes.
- Relanote also covers chat assistant.
Suits: People who think in outlines and want their notes as plain-text files
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
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. Relanote starts at $4.99 per month, or $49 per year if paid annually.
- Only Reflect lists a macOS app.
- Only Reflect lists a browser extension.
- Only Relanote lists a web app.
- Only Relanote lists an Android app.
Suits: Mac users who want free, open-source notes kept as plain Markdown files
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Capacities
Object-based note-taking app with daily notes and backlinks
- Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly. Relanote starts at $4.99 per month, or $49 per year if paid annually.
- Only Capacities lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Capacities lists a browser extension.
- Capacities also covers web clipper and daily notes.
- Relanote also covers chat assistant.
Suits: People who organize notes around people, books and projects rather than folders
Limits worth knowing in Relanote
- The free Starter plan stops at 100 notes and 100 MB of storage, with 3,000 AI credits a month.
- Premium still caps storage at 1 GB and AI use at 30,000 credits a month.
- Publishing a note publicly needs Premium, and a privately shared note can only be opened by someone with a Relanote account.
- The features page lists iOS and Android apps only; on a computer Relanote runs in the browser.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Relanote?
The alternatives to Relanote in this directory are Obsidian, Roam Research, Logseq, Reflect and Capacities. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Relanote.
Is there a free alternative to Relanote?
Yes. Obsidian, Logseq, Reflect and Capacities have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Relanote alternatives work on Windows?
The Relanote listing does not include a Windows app. Obsidian, Logseq and Capacities list one.
Which Relanote alternatives work on macOS?
The Relanote listing does not include a macOS app. Obsidian, Roam Research, Logseq, Reflect and Capacities list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Relanote?
Logseq and Reflect are described as open source on their own sites.
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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