Obsidian vs Snippets
Obsidian
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| Figure | Obsidian | Snippets |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $4.17/mo | $1/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 4 |
| Spec score · Note-taking apps | 9.5 (#3) | 9.1 (#15) |
| End-to-End Encryption | Obsidian Sync uses AES-256 end-to-end encryption. | The privacy policy says Snippets Cloud uses client-side end-to-end encryption for encrypted content. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Notion,Airtable,Microsoft OneNote,Evernote,Apple Notes,Apple Journal,Google Keep,Bear,Craft,Roam Research,Logseq,Tomboy,Gnote | GitHub repositories are supported for automatic synchronization, and Google Calendar is an optional integration described in the privacy policy. |
| Note sharing | Yes | No |
| Offline access | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android,Chrome extension | windows,macos,linux,ios,android |
Plans
Obsidian
- Sync Standard$5 a month
- Sync Plus$10 a month
- Publish$10 a month
- Catalyst$25, paid once
- Commercial$50 a year
- FreeFree
In their own words
Obsidian
Obsidian is a note-taking app for keeping notes and building a personal knowledge workspace. Its core app is free, has no sign-up requirement, and stores notes on the user's device so they remain available offline. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and as a Chrome extension. Canvas provides an open workspace for research, brainstorming, diagrams, and ideas; thousands of plugins and an open API allow workflow customization. Shared vaults support team work with real-time updates. Sync adds synchronization and version history: Standard costs $5 per user per month billed annually, with one vault, 1 GB of storage, a 5 MB maximum file size, and one month of history. Plus costs $10 per user per month billed annually, with 10 vaults, 10 GB, a 200 MB maximum file size, and 12 months of history. Publish is $10 per site per month billed annually and includes up to 4 GB hosting per site. It offers themes, custom domains, password protection, and SEO optimization.
Snippets
Snippets is a note-taking and productivity app that brings notes, tasks, and flashcards into one system. Its rich-text editor supports keyboard shortcuts and toolbar formatting, and content can be exported to Markdown. Collections, dashboards, references, and structured attributes provide ways to organize material. Tasks can be kept with notes, assigned due dates and priorities, and entered in plain language. Flashcards include a progress dashboard and a practice mode that adjusts which cards appear based on ratings. Notes are stored on the user's device by default, and offline access is available. Sync choices include a local folder or GitHub repository; Snippets Cloud is labeled coming soon and uses client-side end-to-end encryption for encrypted content. The Cloud service is in beta, and the privacy policy does not guarantee synced data's availability or preservation. The Free plan offers unlimited workspaces and notes, GitHub sync, and folder sync. Cloud is listed at $12 a year, marked coming soon; Pro is listed at $29 a month, also marked coming soon.