Guru
Obsidian
| Feature | Guru | Obsidian |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $10/mo | Free / from $4/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Best For | support-teams, sales-teams, hr-teams, growing-companies | researchers, writers, developers, knowledge-workers |
| Founded | 2015 | 2020 |
| Knowledge Cards | ✓ | ✗ |
| Verification | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Search | ✓ | ✗ |
| Browser Extension | ✓ | ✗ |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Integrations | ✓ | ✗ |
| Markdown | ✗ | ✓ |
| Backlinks | ✗ | ✓ |
| Graph View | ✗ | ✓ |
| Plugins | ✗ | ✓ |
| Themes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Canvas | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Guru Pros
- Knowledge verification
- Browser extension
- AI-powered search
- Slack/Teams integration
✗ Guru Cons
- Unwieldy at scale
- Verification overhead
- Limited formatting
✓ Obsidian Pros
- 100% offline
- Local-first
- Plugin ecosystem
- Graph view
- Free for personal use
✗ Obsidian Cons
- No real-time collaboration
- Steep learning curve
- Mobile app is basic
The Verdict
Guru is built for support teams and sales teams, with a focus on knowledge-cards and verification. Obsidian targets researchers and writers and leads with markdown and backlinks.
On pricing, Obsidian is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $4/mo compared to $10/mo for Guru. That $6/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Bottom line: Obsidian has a slight overall edge — but if knowledge verification matters most to you, Guru may still be the right call.
