Obsidian vs Microsoft OneNote Pricing (2026)

Obsidian vs Microsoft OneNote

Note-Taking & PKM pricing comparison · 2026

Obsidian pricing ranges from $0–$50/month, while Microsoft OneNote ranges from $0–$19.99/month. These products use different pricing models ( vs Per-seat subscription), so a direct price comparison isn't meaningful — costs depend on usage volume and mix.

Note-Taking & PKM

Obsidian

$0–$50
/month
5 plans · Free tier
Full pricing breakdown →
VS
Note-Taking & PKM

Microsoft OneNote

$0–$19.99
/month
4 plans · Free tier
Full pricing breakdown →

Different Pricing Models

Direct price comparison isn't meaningful here — Obsidian uses pricing while Microsoft OneNote uses Per-seat subscription pricing. Your actual cost will depend on usage volume, team size, or both. Here's each product in its native unit.

Obsidian

$0–$50 / month
See full Obsidian pricing →
vs
Per-seat subscription

Microsoft OneNote

$0–$19.99 / month
See full Microsoft OneNote pricing →

Obsidian and Microsoft OneNote both operate in the note-taking & pkm category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan Obsidian Microsoft OneNote
Personal (Free) Free /free Free /
Sync $5 /per month $9.99 /
Publish $10 /per site/month $12.99 /
Catalyst Custom $19.99 /
Commercial Custom

Market Intelligence

Obsidian

Median annual cost
$330
Based on
213 deals

Microsoft OneNote

Median annual cost
$809
Based on
59 deals