Obsidian pricing in 2026
Markdown note-taking app with paid sync, publishing and commercial licenses. Every plan from Obsidian's pricing page (checked 26 Oct 2026), what a team of 5, 10 or 25 would pay, the price in your currency and cheaper alternatives.
Starts at
$4.17per user a month
Commercial license for 10 people: $41.70 a month
- Free plan−20% yearly
Plans
Obsidian plans and prices
4 plans with a public price, in US dollars.
Free
$0Free plan
- Local-first notes
- Plugins & themes
- All platforms
Sync
$5per user / month
- End-to-end encrypted sync
- Version history
- Shared vaults
Publish
$10per user / month
- Per site
- Publish notes as a website
- Custom domain
Commercial license
Entry paid plan$50per user / year
≈ $4.17 a month
- Per user per year
- For business use
- Supports development
Sync $4/user/mo and Publish $8/site/mo billed annually.
Prices from Obsidian's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026. Prices are per user. Taxes, seat minimums and promotions vary.
Team cost
What Obsidian costs a team of 5, 10 or 25
Per-user list price × team size: a month, with the year below.
| Plan | 5 people | 10 people | 25 people |
|---|---|---|---|
| FreeFree plan | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Commercial license$4.17/user/mo | $20.85/mo$250.20/yr a year | $41.70/mo$500.40/yr a year | $104.25/mo$1,251/yr a year |
| Sync$5/user/mo | $25/mo$300/yr a year | $50/mo$600/yr a year | $125/mo$1,500/yr a year |
| Publish$10/user/mo | $50/mo$600/yr a year | $100/mo$1,200/yr a year | $250/mo$3,000/yr a year |
Free plans usually cap users or features — check Free's limits before planning on it for a team. Before tax, at list price.
Local prices
Obsidian in naira, shillings, cedis, rand, pounds and euros
Commercial license, the entry paid plan, converted from US dollars.
| Currency | Per user / mo | 10 people / mo |
|---|---|---|
| NGNNigerian naira (NGN) | ₦5,564 | ₦55,640 |
| KESKenyan shilling (KES) | KSh541.58 | KSh5,416 |
| GHSGhanaian cedi (GHS) | GH₵48.46 | GH₵484.64 |
| ZARSouth African rand (ZAR) | R69.22 | R692.17 |
| GBPBritish pound (GBP) | £3.12 | £31.18 |
| EUREuro (EUR) | €3.72 | €37.20 |
Indicative only: converted at Surba's daily exchange rates from 26 Oct 2026 (₦1,334 = $1). Unless Obsidian bills you in your own currency, your bank's rate and card fees decide what you're charged.
Discounts
Ways to pay less for Obsidian
Up to 20% off yearly billing
Paying Obsidian yearly instead of monthly.
From Surba's catalog; the vendor decides eligibility.
Alternatives
Cheaper alternatives to Obsidian
Tools in Surba's catalog that cost a team of 10 less a month on their entry plan than Obsidian's Commercial license.
PipefyFree plan10 people: $0 a month
CraftFrom $8/mo · free plan10 people: $8 a month
Poll EverywhereFrom $10/mo · free plan10 people: $10 a month
TaskadeFrom $10/mo · free plan10 people: $10 a month
Pabbly ConnectFrom $12.93/mo · free plan10 people: $12.93 a month
SimplyBook.meFrom $13.90/mo · free plan10 people: $13.90 a month
Compare
Obsidian compared
Plans and team costs side by side.
FAQ
Obsidian pricing questions
How much does Obsidian cost per user?
Obsidian's paid plans run from $4.17 to $10 per user a month according to Obsidian's pricing page (checked 26 Oct 2026) (Commercial license $4.17, Sync $5 and Publish $10). Sync $4/user/mo and Publish $8/site/mo billed annually. There is also a free plan (Free).
Does Obsidian have a free plan?
Yes. Obsidian's Free plan costs $0 and includes local-first notes, plugins & themes and all platforms. Free plans usually limit users, history or features, so check what you'd outgrow.
How much does Obsidian cost for a team of 10?
On Commercial license, 10 people pay about $41.70 a month, or $500.40 a year, before tax.
How much is Obsidian in naira?
At an indicative rate of ₦1,334 per $1 (26 Oct 2026), Commercial license at $4.17 is about ₦5,564 per user a month. Your bank's exchange rate and card fees decide the final charge.
What are cheaper alternatives to Obsidian?
In Surba's catalog, Pipefy (free plan), Craft ($8/mo) and Poll Everywhere ($10/mo) cost less for a team of 10 on their entry plans. Compare features before you switch: the cheapest plan isn't always the closest match.
Is Obsidian cheaper if you pay yearly?
Obsidian gives up to 20% off for paying yearly instead of monthly, according to Obsidian's pricing page (checked 26 Oct 2026). Surba reminds you before each renewal, so an annual plan doesn't renew unnoticed.
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