Typora vs Obsidian: Features, Pricing and User Reviews 2026

Typora offers a simple and affordable pricing structure. You can try the editor free for 15 days on up to 3 devices before making a purchase decision.

After the trial period, Typora requires a one-time payment of $14.99 (before taxes). This single purchase gives you a lifetime license to use Typora with no recurring fees or subscriptions.

One license can be activated on up to 3 devices at the same time. If you use different operating systems or user accounts on the same computer, each one counts as a separate device. You can manage your activations through the web portal and deactivate old devices when switching to new ones.

For organizations needing multiple licenses, bulk purchases are available by contacting the team directly. There are no monthly costs, making Typora a cost-effective choice for long-term writing needs.

Obsidian is completely free for personal use with all core features included. You get unlimited notes, full plugin access, and complete control over your data at no cost.

For users who want to sync notes across devices, Obsidian Sync offers two plans. The Standard plan costs $4 per month when paid yearly (or $5 monthly) and includes one synced vault with 1GB storage. The Plus plan costs $8 per month yearly (or $10 monthly) with 10GB storage and unlimited vaults.

Obsidian Publish lets you share notes on the web for $8 per month yearly (or $10 monthly) per site, with custom themes and no technical knowledge needed.

The optional Commercial License costs $50 per user yearly for business use, though it became optional in 2025. For one-time supporters, the Catalyst license at $25 gives early access to beta versions and community perks.