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Obsidian

Ch 017.8of 27 Executable Packers
  1. 1Runs onAndroid, Browser, iOS, Linux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan · paid from $4/mo
  3. 3License modelcustom
  4. 4Supported platformsWindows
  5. 5Binary formatsPE (Portable Executable), EXE, PyInstaller one-file executable
  6. 6Protection featuresYes
  7. 7Architecture supportmulti-architecture
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Overview

Obsidian is ranked #1 of 27 in executable packers on Specifiction. It runs on Android, Browser extension, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan. Paid plans start at $4/mo.

Obsidian plans and pricing

All plans
Obsidian Free Free without limits; no sign-up required No strings attached obsidian.md · 4 Oct 2026
Sync Standard $5/mo Per user, per month, billed monthly 1 synced vault · 1 GB total storage · 5 MB maximum file size · 1 month version history obsidian.md · 4 Oct 2026
Publish $10/mo Per site, per month, billed monthly Hosting for your site up to 4GB · Customizable theme and domain · Priority email support obsidian.md · 4 Oct 2026
Sync Plus $10/mo Per user, per month, billed monthly 10 synced vaults · 10 GB total storage · 200 MB maximum file size · 12 month version history · Upgradable to 100 GB storage obsidian.md · 4 Oct 2026
Catalyst $25 once One-time payment Early access to beta versions · Community badges · Exclusive channels obsidian.md · 4 Oct 2026
Sync Standard $48/yr $48.00 per user per year (= $4.00 per user/month, billed annually) 1 synced vault · 1 GB total storage · 5 MB maximum file size · 1 month version history obsidian.md · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on executable packers

Free plan
Yesdocs.obsidian.st
Supported platforms
Windowsdocs.obsidian.st
Binary formats
PE (Portable Executable), EXE, PyInstaller one-file executabledocs.obsidian.st
Protection features
Yesdocs.obsidian.st
Architecture support
multi-architecturedocs.obsidian.st
License model
customdocs.obsidian.st

Facts

Purpose
Obsidian is a note-taking app for organizing thoughts and connecting notes.obsidian.md · 4 Oct 2026
Local files
Obsidian stores notes locally as plain text Markdown files.obsidian.md · 4 Oct 2026
Offline use
Obsidian notes remain accessible on the device without an internet connection.obsidian.md · 4 Oct 2026
Linking and graph
The Graph view visualizes relationships between notes through their internal links.obsidian.md · 4 Oct 2026
Canvas
Canvas provides an infinite space for laying out notes and connecting them to notes, attachments, and web pages.obsidian.md · 4 Oct 2026
Extensions
Obsidian includes team-built core plugins and supports community plugins, themes, and an open API for customization.obsidian.md · 4 Oct 2026
Web clipper
The Web Clipper is available for Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge, as well as Brave, Arc, Orion, and Vivaldi.obsidian.md · 4 Oct 2026
Sync security
Obsidian says Sync uses AES-256 end-to-end encryption, and its security page lists third-party audits of the clients and Sync service.obsidian.md · 4 Oct 2026
Sync limits
Sync Standard includes 1 GB storage and a 5 MB maximum file size; Sync Plus includes 10 GB and a 200 MB maximum file size.obsidian.md · 4 Oct 2026
Publish
Publish hosts a wiki, knowledge base, documentation, or digital garden and includes hosting for a site up to 4GB.obsidian.md · 4 Oct 2026
Support
Obsidian directs users to Discord for help and questions and to its forum for feature requests, bug reports, and discussions.obsidian.md · 4 Oct 2026
Commercial use
Obsidian is free for commercial use, while its pricing page encourages organizations using it for work to purchase an optional Commercial license.obsidian.md · 4 Oct 2026

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