Platform Availability
| Platform | RemNote | Obsidian |
|---|---|---|
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Linux | — | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | — |
| Windows | ✓ | ✓ |
| iOS | ✓ | ✓ |
| macOS | ✓ | ✓ |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | RemNote | Obsidian |
|---|---|---|
| Code Highlighting | — | ✓ |
| Custom CSS | — | ✓ |
| Custom Themes | — | ✓ |
| Daily Notes | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dark Mode | ✓ | — |
| End-to-end Encryption | — | ✓ |
| Export Options | ✓ | — |
| Focus Mode | — | ✓ |
| Image Support | — | ✓ |
| Link Previews | ✓ | ✓ |
| Markdown | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multiple Panes | — | ✓ |
| Offline Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Publishing | — | ✓ |
| Search | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tag Browsing | — | ✓ |
| Tags | ✓ | ✓ |
| Templates | ✓ | ✓ |
| Version History | — | ✓ |
Pricing Comparison
RemNote
Model: Freemium
Monthly: $0-6
Free tier: Yes
Free for students, Pro at $6/month or $60/year
Obsidian
Model: Freemium
Monthly: $0-12
Free tier: Yes
Free for personal use, Sync at $4/month, Publish at $8/month, Commercial license at $50/user/year
Pros and Cons
RemNote
Pros
- ✓ Built-in spaced repetition
- ✓ Free for students
- ✓ PDF annotation
- ✓ Great for learning
Cons
- ⚠ Complex interface
- ⚠ Learning curve
- ⚠ Performance issues with large databases
Obsidian
Pros
- ✓ Fully offline
- ✓ Fast and lightweight
- ✓ Huge plugin ecosystem
- ✓ Data ownership
Cons
- ⚠ Steeper learning curve
- ⚠ Sync requires payment
- ⚠ Mobile app less powerful
Which One Should You Choose?
Choose Obsidian if...
- Privacy is a top priority
- You use Linux
- You're building a knowledge base