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Supernotes alternatives

Supernotes compared with 5 alternatives: Notion, Obsidian, Roam Research, Logseq and Workflowy.

Supernotes has a free plan. Paid plans start at £6 per month, billed annually (£72). 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 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
SupernotesThis toolFree plan · from £6/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
NotionFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
ObsidianFree plan · from $4/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Roam ResearchFree trial · from $15/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, iOS
LogseqFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
WorkflowyFree plan · from $6.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

How each one differs from Supernotes

  1. Notion

    Workspace for docs, wikis, databases and projects with built-in AI

    • Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly. Supernotes starts at £6 per month, billed annually (£72).
    • Only Notion lists a browser extension.
    • Only Supernotes lists a Linux app.
    • Notion also covers databases, wiki and templates.
    • Supernotes also covers Markdown and linked notes.

    Suits: Teams that want docs, a wiki and project tracking in one workspace

    Notion vs SupernotesNotion pricing and details

  2. 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). Supernotes starts at £6 per month, billed annually (£72).
    • Only Obsidian lists a browser extension.
    • Only Supernotes lists a web app.
    • Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Obsidian also covers whiteboard.

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

    Obsidian vs SupernotesObsidian pricing and details

  3. Roam Research

    Outliner for networked notes with bidirectional links

    • Roam Research starts at $15 per month, or $165 per year ($13.75 a month). Supernotes starts at £6 per month, billed annually (£72).
    • Supernotes has a free plan. Roam Research does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Supernotes lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Roam Research also covers daily notes.
    • Supernotes also covers Markdown.

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

    Roam Research vs SupernotesRoam Research pricing and details

  4. 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. Supernotes starts at £6 per month, billed annually (£72).
    • Logseq is open source, according to its own site.
    • Logseq also covers whiteboard and daily notes.

    Suits: People who think in outlines and want their notes as plain-text files

    Logseq vs SupernotesLogseq pricing and details

  5. Workflowy

    Outliner that keeps notes, to-dos and plans in one nested list

    • Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro). Supernotes starts at £6 per month, billed annually (£72).
    • Only Workflowy lists a browser extension.
    • Workflowy also covers tasks and kanban boards.
    • Supernotes also covers Markdown.

    Suits: People who think in outlines and nested lists

    Workflowy vs SupernotesWorkflowy pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Supernotes

  • The free Starter plan begins with 100 cards; once the limit is reached, no new cards can be created without earning more or upgrading.
  • Website prices are charged in British pounds. The US App Store lists Unlimited at $11.00 a month or $99.00 a year.
  • Notes are encrypted in transit and at rest but are not end-to-end encrypted.
  • Each card has a soft limit of 1,200 characters, so long documents are split across cards.
Supernotes pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Supernotes?

The alternatives to Supernotes in this directory are Notion, Obsidian, Roam Research, Logseq and Workflowy. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Supernotes.

Is there a free alternative to Supernotes?

Yes. Notion, Obsidian, Logseq and Workflowy have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Is there an open-source alternative to Supernotes?

Logseq 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 5, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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