Logseq vs Workflowy
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Logseq
Open-source outliner for linked notes stored as local files
Workflowy
Outliner that keeps notes, to-dos and plans in one nested list
Where they differ
- Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync. Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro).
- Only Workflowy lists a browser extension.
- Logseq is open source, according to its own site.
- Logseq also covers Markdown, whiteboard and daily notes.
- Workflowy also covers tasks and kanban boards.
At a glance
| Logseq | Workflowy | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync | $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro) |
| Free plan | The desktop, web and mobile apps are free and open source, and no commercial license is needed for personal or company use. Syncing between devices is the paid part. | Basic plan, free forever: all features, limited to 100 nodes (bullets) per month and 100 MB of file uploads. |
| Free trial | None listed | 7-day free trial of Pro. |
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| Made by | Logseq, Inc. | FunRoutine Inc. |
| Price read from | opencollective.com | workflowy.com |
| Checked | Oct 4, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
Who each one suits
Logseq
- People who think in outlines and want their notes as plain-text files
- Students and researchers who annotate PDFs and manage sources in Zotero
- Users who prefer open-source software licensed under AGPL-3.0
Workflowy
- People who think in outlines and nested lists
- Keeping notes, to-dos and plans in one place
- College faculty and their students, who can get Pro free
- Teams working from a shared outline
Worth knowing
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.
Workflowy
- The free Basic plan allows 100 new nodes per month and 100 MB of file uploads; past the limit you are prompted to subscribe.
- Content is organized as one bullet outline, with no separate documents or folders.
- Workflowy describes its API as basic, supporting CRUD operations.
- The optional AI features send prompts and selected content to third-party model providers, named as OpenAI and Anthropic.
Key features
Logseq
- Outliner on local files
- Notes are nested bullet blocks saved as plain-text Markdown or Org-mode files on your device.
- References, backlinks and knowledge graph
- Pages and blocks can be referenced or embedded anywhere else, with backlinks and a graph showing how pages connect.
- Journals, tasks and queries
- A journals page collects dated entries, tasks and to-dos sit inside the outline, and queries pull matching blocks into one place.
- Whiteboards
- A spatial canvas where blocks from your notes sit next to shapes, drawings, website embeds and connectors.
- PDF highlights and flashcards
- Highlight PDFs inside the app, bring in references through the Zotero integration and review notes as spaced-repetition cards.
- Logseq Sync and the DB version
- Logseq Sync (beta) encrypts and syncs up to 10 graphs for backers. Logseq 2.0, a database-based version with real-time collaboration sync, is in beta.
Workflowy
- Infinitely nested outline
- Everything is a bullet that can be indented under another, so the same list works as notes, folders, to-dos and documents without separate files.
- Boards, tables and node types
- A bullet can be turned into a to-do, heading, paragraph, code block or quote, and a list can be laid out as a kanban-style Board or as a Table.
- Tags, dates, links and mirrors
- Tags, mentions and date tags filter the outline, links between bullets create backlinks, and mirrors show the same bullet in several places.
- Sharing and collaboration
- Notes and resources can be shared for real-time collaboration, with comments on bullets and an instant presentation view.
- Calendar and quick capture
- A Calendar and Timeline lay out dated items, while Quick Add, mobile sharing and Email to Workflowy capture ideas from outside the app.
- AI, API and integrations
- Optional AI features generate, edit and summarize content. A basic API, Zapier and a Readwise sync connect Workflowy to other apps.
Plans
Logseq
Free$0
The full app with local graphs. No commercial license is required for personal or company use.
Backers$5
per month, as an Open Collective contribution
Monthly donation that gives access to Logseq Sync (beta) for up to 10 graphs, plus early access to insider builds.
Sponsors$15
per month, as an Open Collective contribution
A larger monthly donation with the same Logseq Sync access and early access to insider builds.
Workflowy
BasicFree
All features, with 100 nodes per month and 100 MB of file uploads.
Pro$6.99
per month, billed annually ($8.99 billed monthly)
All features with unlimited nodes and unlimited uploads.
Teams$6.99
per user / month, paid yearly
Unlimited nodes and file uploads for every member, one-on-one team setup and auto-backup to Dropbox.
Ways to pay less
Logseq
No public discounts listed.
Workflowy
- Annual discount
About 22% lower price with annual billing
Pro is $6.99 per month when billed annually against $8.99 per month on monthly billing.
- Education
Free Pro for faculty and their students
College and university faculty can apply for free Pro for life and invite their students, who get Pro at no cost for the duration of their studies.
- Nonprofit
50% non-profit discount on Pro
The pricing FAQ lists a 50% non-profit discount on Pro subscriptions, arranged by emailing Workflowy.
