Amplenote vs Obsidian
Note Taking pricing comparison · 2026
Amplenote pricing ranges from $0–$25/month, while Obsidian ranges from $0–$50/month. These products use different pricing models (Per-seat subscription vs ), so a direct price comparison isn't meaningful — costs depend on usage volume and mix.
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Amplenote and Obsidian both operate in the note taking category. This page compares their list pricing.
Plan-by-Plan Pricing
| Plan | Amplenote | Obsidian |
|---|---|---|
| Personal | Free /month | Free /free |
| Pro | $7 /month | $5 /per month |
| Unlimited | $12 /month | $10 /per site/month |
| Founder | $25 /month | Custom |
| Commercial | — | Custom |
Cost at Scale
Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.
Amplenote
4 scenariosFree
Personal Note Taking
$5.84/month
Student Research
$10/month
Professional Knowledge Management
Obsidian
3 scenarios$48/year
Individual User with Sync Only
for Sync when paid annually ($4/month)
$144/year
Individual User with Sync + Publish
total when paid annually ($48/year Sync + $96/year Publish)
$0
Free User with Third-Party Sync
for Obsidian + cost of chosen sync service (often free tier available)