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Obsidian vs Opal

Obsidian and Opal are both Productivity tools in our directory. This side-by-side comparison covers pricing, user ratings, supported platforms, key features and open-source status so you can decide which one fits your needs.

Side-by-side comparison

AttributeObsidianOpal
VendorObsidianOpal
Rating★ 4.8★ 4.7
PricingFreemiumPaid
PlatformsDesktop, iOS, AndroidiOS
Key featuresLocal Markdown, Plugins, GraphApp limits, Deep Focus, iOS Screen Time+
HeadquartersCanada / remoteUSA
Founded20202020
Open sourceNoNo

Key differences

  • Obsidian has a higher user rating (4.8★ vs 4.7★).
  • Obsidian is Freemium, while Opal is Paid.
  • Obsidian runs on Desktop, iOS, Android; Opal runs on iOS.

Frequently asked questions

Is Obsidian or Opal better?

By user rating, Obsidian scores higher (4.8★ vs 4.7★). Both are capable Productivity tools, so review the feature comparison for your use case.

Which is cheaper, Obsidian or Opal?

Obsidian is Freemium and Opal is Paid. Check each product page for current plan details.

Are Obsidian and Opal open source?

No — neither Obsidian nor Opal is open source.

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