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Obsidian vs Ulysses

Obsidian and Ulysses 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

AttributeObsidianUlysses
VendorObsidianUlysses GmbH & Co. KG
Rating★ 4.8★ 4.6
PricingFreemiumPaid
PlatformsDesktop, iOS, AndroidmacOS, iOS
Key featuresLocal Markdown, Plugins, GraphSheet library, Writing goals, Export
HeadquartersCanada / remoteHamburg, Germany
Founded20202013
Open sourceNoNo

Key differences

  • Obsidian has a higher user rating (4.8★ vs 4.6★).
  • Obsidian is Freemium, while Ulysses is Paid.
  • Obsidian runs on Desktop, iOS, Android; Ulysses runs on macOS, iOS.

Frequently asked questions

Is Obsidian or Ulysses better?

By user rating, Obsidian scores higher (4.8★ vs 4.6★). Both are capable Productivity tools, so review the feature comparison for your use case.

Which is cheaper, Obsidian or Ulysses?

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

Are Obsidian and Ulysses open source?

No — neither Obsidian nor Ulysses is open source.

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