Best Obsidian Notes Apps

4.5😊(2.8K ratings)

Free

Organize your thoughts and knowledge with a powerful, local-first note-taking app. Build your personal knowledge base using plain text Markdown files, accessible across devices. Customize your experience with themes and plugins for a truly personal workflow.

What We Love

🚀 Powerful features
👍 Customizable and flexible
🔒 Secure and private
💡 Innovative note-taking approach
🚀 Smooth mobile experience
👍 Excellent desktop and mobile integration
👍 Vibrant community and plugin ecosystem

Room to Improve

🐛 Sync issues and unreliable iCloud integration
🔋 Slow startup and performance issues on mobile
👎 Steep learning curve for new users
👎 Limited sorting and organization options
👎 Lack of WYSIWYG editing on mobile

Camera for Obsidian Notes by App Meets Ai, LLC

Photos to md files in seconds

Strong Contender

🔍 Reference

5.0(4 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Instantly convert photos of handwritten notes, whiteboards, or documents into perfectly formatted Markdown files. Designed for PKM users, it automatically generates YAML frontmatter and integrates seamlessly with Obsidian, Bear, Notion, and other Markdown editors.

Normal Notes by Thomas McKenzie

Private Markdown daily journal

Worth Considering

Plan, organize, track projects

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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Notion: Notes, Tasks, AI

AI-powered notes and summariesTask and project managementCollaborative workspace

An AI-powered workspace for notes, tasks, and project management. It offers a flexible platform for individuals and teams to organize information, collaborate, and streamline workflows. Features include AI assistance for summaries and content generation, with new map views for databases.

Save the web. Own your data.

Clip any web contentSelect page content or extract main articleCustomizable templates for metadata

Save web content directly to your personal knowledge base for offline access. Organize research, recipes, articles, and more with customizable templates and smart triggers. Your data is private, secure, and stored locally in durable Markdown format.

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Metion: Markdown Notes

Markdown writing supportKnowledge base creationZen Mode for focused writing

This app is a notebook tool that uses Markdown for writing and allows you to build a knowledge base. It offers a focused writing experience with Zen Mode, supports Git for data synchronization, and can export notes in various formats like PDF and mindmaps.

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Actions For Obsidian

Your notes + Shortcuts.

Create and manipulate notesSearch and organize notesWork with files and folders

This app bridges your personal knowledge management notes with Apple's automation tools. It offers over 40 actions to integrate your notes with other applications, enabling seamless data flow between your vaults and the wider Apple ecosystem.

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Klad: Git & Markdown Notes

Git-backed Markdown notes

100% Data OwnershipNative Git SyncFrictionless Markdown Editor

This app offers a fast, offline-first note-taking experience for developers and privacy-focused users. It syncs notes directly to your own Git repository, ensuring you own your data without proprietary formats or cloud lock-in.

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Vanta — Markdown Notes

Local-first notes & GTD

Quick Capture - Vault notes

Capture notes in Obsidian

Capture notes in ObsidianMultiple vault connectionsAppend to existing notes

Effortlessly capture ideas, moments, and thoughts directly into your Obsidian vaults. This app streamlines note-taking by allowing you to create multiple destinations within a vault or connect to different vaults, ensuring your inspirations are saved without interruption.

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Home screen quick capture widgetCustomizable note destinationsZettel timestamp support

Quickly capture notes and access your Obsidian vault directly from your home screen. Automate note creation with custom destinations and launch any Obsidian command with a single touch.

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DoMemo - Simple Notes System

200 words per note is enough!

Local data storageFull text searchHistory versions

This app offers a balanced approach to note-taking, combining the depth of notes with the brevity of memos. It allows for rich management with tags, backward links, and version history, all while keeping a focus on stress-free writing within a customizable word limit. Data is stored locally and can be synced via iCloud Drive or Git.

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Quick capture & transcribe

Voice Inbox for Obsidian

Fast & Accurate TranscriptionQuick CaptureObsidian Support

Quickly capture thoughts and transcribe audio to text with this productivity tool. Seamlessly integrate with your Obsidian vault and manage notes with Git support. Offers calendar and Shortcuts app integration for enhanced workflow.

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Lucid Markdown Keyboard notes

For Obsidian, Joplin, Ulysses

Emoji inputTab key functionalityQuick paste markdown templates

This keyboard app enhances your markdown writing experience across various note-taking applications. It offers advanced formatting tools, quick shortcuts, and smart suggestions to streamline your note creation process.

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Desktop Note - Notes & Photos

Always-on-desktop sticky note

Customizable sticky notesHome screen widgetsTo-do checklists

Create customizable sticky notes and display them on your device's home screen. Organize tasks with checklists, add photos, and sync across devices via iCloud. Export your notes in Markdown format for backup or migration.

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TaskForge: Obsidian Tasks

Markdown To-Do List & Widgets

Home Screen WidgetsMarkdown Task IntegrationCalendar Sync

Manage your to-do lists and calendar directly from your Markdown files. This app offers home screen widgets, reminders, and Kanban boards, all synced with your Obsidian vault. It supports offline use and integrates with device calendars.

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