Obsidian pricing
Obsidian has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4 per user / month, billed annually (Sync Standard add-on).
Plans and prices
- Starts at
- $4 per user / month, billed annually (Sync Standard add-on)
- Free plan
- The app is free without limits on desktop and mobile, with no sign-up, and a commercial license is not required for work use. Sync and Publish are optional paid add-ons.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Obsidian app | $0 | The full app with local Markdown notes, links, graph, canvas, plugins and themes. No account needed. |
| Sync Standard | $4per user / month, billed annually ($5 billed monthly) | Encrypted sync for 1 vault with 1 GB of storage, a 5 MB maximum file size and 1 month of version history. |
| Sync Plus | $8per user / month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly) | Sync for 10 vaults with 10 GB of storage (upgradable to 100 GB), 200 MB maximum file size and 12 months of version history. |
| Publish | $8per site / month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly) | Publishes selected notes as a website with a custom domain, password protection, graph view and full-text search. |
| Catalyst | $25one-time payment | Optional supporter license with early access to beta versions, community badges and exclusive channels. |
| Commercial | $50per user / year | Optional license for organizations that want to support development. It is not required to use Obsidian at work. |
Read from obsidian.md on Oct 4, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Obsidian before you buy.
Ways to pay less for Obsidian
- Annual discount20% lower price with annual billing
Sync is $4 per user / month billed annually versus $5 billed monthly, and Publish is $8 per site versus $10: a 20% saving on each.
Stated on obsidian.md - Education40% off Sync and Publish for students and faculty
Students and faculty members of schools and universities can apply for 40% off Obsidian Sync and Publish from their account dashboard, using a school email.
Stated on obsidian.md - Nonprofit40% off Sync and Publish for nonprofits
People who run or work at a nonprofit organization can apply for 40% off Obsidian Sync and Publish, using their organization email.
Stated on obsidian.md
How Obsidian's price compares
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian | $4 per user / month, billed annually (Sync Standard add-on) | Yes | |
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Each price is the vendor’s own, with its billing basis as stated. Check dates are on each tool’s page.
Obsidian pricing questions
Is Obsidian free?
Obsidian has a free plan. The app is free without limits on desktop and mobile, with no sign-up, and a commercial license is not required for work use. Sync and Publish are optional paid add-ons. Paid plans start at $4 per user / month, billed annually (Sync Standard add-on).
How much does Obsidian cost?
Obsidian lists 6 plans. Obsidian app: $0. Sync Standard: $4 per user / month, billed annually ($5 billed monthly). Sync Plus: $8 per user / month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly). Publish: $8 per site / month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly). Catalyst: $25 one-time payment. Commercial: $50 per user / year. Prices were read from obsidian.md on Oct 4, 2026.
Does Obsidian have a free trial?
No free trial was listed on obsidian.md when it was checked on Oct 4, 2026.
Is Obsidian cheaper with annual billing?
20% lower price with annual billing. Sync is $4 per user / month billed annually versus $5 billed monthly, and Publish is $8 per site versus $10: a 20% saving on each.
Does Obsidian have a student or education discount?
40% off Sync and Publish for students and faculty. Students and faculty members of schools and universities can apply for 40% off Obsidian Sync and Publish from their account dashboard, using a school email.
Does Obsidian have a nonprofit discount?
40% off Sync and Publish for nonprofits. People who run or work at a nonprofit organization can apply for 40% off Obsidian Sync and Publish, using their organization email.
When were Obsidian's prices last checked?
On Oct 4, 2026, against obsidian.md. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.