Obsidian Free plan

Obsidian is a Markdown note-taking app. Its app is free without limits, and Sync and Publish are optional paid add-ons.

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Obsidian Free plan is a productivity and SaaS perk from Obsidian, offering free without limits, no sign-up, with no funding required.

Value: Free
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside Obsidian Free plan

The Obsidian app is free without limits, and no sign-up is required.
Sync costs $4 a month per user billed annually or $5 billed monthly, and Publish costs $8 per site a month billed annually.
Students, faculty members and nonprofit employees get 40% off Sync and Publish.
The page says you are not required to pay for a commercial license.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Free plan Any startup

Funding / backing: No funding needed
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Free plan with no time limit.
Other requirements: Sync and Publish are optional paid add-ons. Students, faculty members and nonprofit employees get 40% off them.

How to claim

How to apply for Obsidian Free plan

Steps to apply

1Download the free app from obsidian.md.
2No sign-up is needed.

Good to know: Plans read on obsidian.md/pricing on October 29, 2026.

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Source: The provider's official program page

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Questions

Obsidian Free plan: common questions

What do you get with Obsidian Free plan?

Obsidian Free plan offers free without limits, no sign-up. The Obsidian app is free without limits, and no sign-up is required. Sync costs $4 a month per user billed annually or $5 billed monthly, and Publish costs $8 per site a month billed annually. Students, faculty members and nonprofit employees get 40% off Sync and Publish. The page says you are not required to pay for a commercial license.

Who qualifies for Obsidian Free plan?

Obsidian Free plan is open to any startup, with no funding required. Sync and Publish are optional paid add-ons. Students, faculty members and nonprofit employees get 40% off them.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Obsidian Free plan?

No. Obsidian Free plan is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Obsidian Free plan?

Download the free app from obsidian.md. No sign-up is needed.

How long do I have to use Obsidian Free plan, and does it expire?

Free plan with no time limit.

Is Obsidian Free plan available outside the US?

Obsidian Free plan is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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