Obsidian
Todoist
| Feature | Obsidian | Todoist |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $4/mo | Free / from $4/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | researchers, writers, developers, knowledge-workers | individuals, freelancers, students, getting-things-done |
| Founded | 2020 | 2007 |
| Markdown | ✓ | ✗ |
| Backlinks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Graph View | ✓ | ✗ |
| Plugins | ✓ | ✗ |
| Themes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Canvas | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tasks | ✗ | ✓ |
| Projects | ✗ | ✓ |
| Labels | ✗ | ✓ |
| Filters | ✗ | ✓ |
| Reminders | ✗ | ✓ |
| Integrations | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Todoist Pros
- Clean design
- Natural language input
- Cross-platform
- Fast
✗ Todoist Cons
- No built-in calendar view
- Limited project views
- Basic free plan
The Verdict
Obsidian is best for researchers and writers who need 100% offline. Todoist is ideal for individuals and freelancers looking for clean design. Both tools offer free plans, so try each to see which fits your workflow.