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NotionvsObsidian
Last updated: November 3, 2025
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Notion
Price$1,199
Rating4.7/5
Market Share23.4%
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The Verdict
People chose 50%
Obsidian wins if you value privacy and control. Notion wins if you need collaboration and a shared workspace.
Choose the Obsidian if: Better for ownership and local-first workflows
Choose the Notion if: Choose Notion if you need collaboration and sharing
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Spec-by-Spec Breakdown
| FEATURE | NOTION | OBSIDIAN |
|---|---|---|
| Data ownership | Cloud-hosted | Local files (yours) |
| Collaboration | Built-in, seamless | Manual sharing |
| Offline mode | Limited | Full |
| Pricing | $10/mo team | $0 (free) or $10 sync |
| Customization | Powerful but limited | Plugins, themes, 100% custom |
Pros & Cons
Notion
PROS
- • Team collaboration is seamless
- • Better web and mobile apps
CONS
- • Better for ownership and local-first workflows
- • Full control, better for knowledge bases
- • Free forever option
Obsidian
PROS
- • Better for ownership and local-first workflows
- • Full control, better for knowledge bases
- • Free forever option
CONS
- • Team collaboration is seamless
- • Better web and mobile apps
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