Obsidian Catalyst
The Obsidian Catalyst plan costs $25, paid once.
What the plan includes
Optional supporter license with early access to beta versions, community badges and exclusive channels.
As stated on obsidian.mdThe plans either side of it
- Publish$8 per site / month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly)one below
Publishes selected notes as a website with a custom domain, password protection, graph view and full-text search.
- Commercial$50 per user / yearone above
Optional license for organizations that want to support development. It is not required to use Obsidian at work.
Obsidian Catalyst questions
How much is the Obsidian Catalyst plan?
The Obsidian Catalyst plan costs $25, paid once. Optional supporter license with early access to beta versions, community badges and exclusive channels.
What is the difference between Obsidian Publish and Catalyst?
Publish costs $8 per site / month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly) and gives you publishes selected notes as a website with a custom domain, password protection, graph view and full-text search. Catalyst costs $25 one-time payment and gives you optional supporter license with early access to beta versions, community badges and exclusive channels.
Is it worth moving from Catalyst to Commercial?
That depends on what you need. Commercial costs $50 per user / year and adds optional license for organizations that want to support development. It is not required to use Obsidian at work. The listing is what each plan states; neither plan is graded on its own.
Does Obsidian have a free plan or a trial?
Yes. 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.
When was this checked?
Oct 4, 2026, against https://obsidian.md/pricing. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.