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Obsidian vs Things

Obsidian and Things 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

AttributeObsidianThings
VendorObsidianCultured Code
Rating★ 4.8★ 4.8
PricingFreemiumPaid
PlatformsDesktop, iOS, AndroidmacOS, iOS, watchOS
Key featuresLocal Markdown, Plugins, GraphToday / Upcoming, Apple-native, No AI religion
HeadquartersCanada / remoteStuttgart, Germany
Founded20202009
Open sourceNoNo

Key differences

  • Obsidian and Things share the same user rating (4.8★).
  • Obsidian is Freemium, while Things is Paid.
  • Obsidian runs on Desktop, iOS, Android; Things runs on macOS, iOS, watchOS.

Frequently asked questions

Is Obsidian or Things better?

Obsidian and Things are rated equally (4.8★) by users, so the better choice depends on your needs — see the feature and platform comparison above.

Which is cheaper, Obsidian or Things?

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

Are Obsidian and Things open source?

No — neither Obsidian nor Things is open source.

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