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Logseq

Open-source outliner for linked notes stored as local files

Free plan · from $5/moNote-TakingChecked Oct 4, 2026
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What is Logseq?

Logseq is an open-source outliner for notes and knowledge management. Notes are written as nested blocks in plain-text Markdown or Org-mode files on your own device, and pages and blocks link to each other through references, backlinks and a knowledge graph. The app is free; syncing between devices is offered to people who back the project monthly on Open Collective.

Logseq has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync. See every plan

Good for

  • 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

Worth knowing

  • 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.

Key features

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.

Logseq pricing

Starts at
$5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync
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.
Free trial
None listed
Free$0The full app with local graphs. No commercial license is required for personal or company use.
Backers$5per month, as an Open Collective contributionMonthly donation that gives access to Logseq Sync (beta) for up to 10 graphs, plus early access to insider builds.
Sponsors$15per month, as an Open Collective contributionA larger monthly donation with the same Logseq Sync access and early access to insider builds.

Read from opencollective.com on Oct 4, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Logseq before you buy.

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Common questions

Is Logseq free?

Logseq has a 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. Paid plans start at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync.

How much does Logseq cost?

Logseq lists 3 plans. Free: $0. Backers: $5 per month, as an Open Collective contribution. Sponsors: $15 per month, as an Open Collective contribution. Prices were read from opencollective.com on Oct 4, 2026.

What platforms does Logseq work on?

Logseq is available on Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android.

Is Logseq open source?

Yes. Logseq is open source, according to its own site.

What does Logseq integrate with?

Logseq's listing names Zotero and YouTube. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.

Who makes Logseq?

Logseq is made by Logseq, Inc.

What are the alternatives to Logseq?

The closest alternatives to Logseq in our directory are Obsidian, Roam Research, Anytype, Tana Outliner and Capacities. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Logseq.

Sources for this page

The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 4, 2026.