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The best Logseq alternatives

An open-source outliner for linked notes and daily journals, kept on your device. If it is not working for you, here are 8 apps that do the same job, closest match first.

Built from official pricing pages and app store listings, prices checked 2026-11-01. Not paid to be here.

At a glance

AppPricePlatformsPick it if
Logseq (the app you have)Free and open sourceiPhone, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux-
Roam ResearchPaid subscriptioniPhone, Android, Mac, Webyou need it on the web
DynalistFreeEverywhereyou need it on the web
WorkflowyFree planEverywhereyou need it on the web
AFFiNEFree local useEverywhereyou need it on the web
AnytypeFreeiPhone, Android, Mac, Windows, Linuxyou want a close match
ObsidianFree for personal useiPhone, Android, Mac, Windows, Linuxyou want a close match
AmplenoteFree planEverywhereyou need it on the web
CapacitiesFree planEverywhereyou need it on the web
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Roam Research

Paid subscription
Roam Research screenshot 1

The original networked notes tool, linking ideas through two-way links and blocks.

Pick it if you need it on the web.

PaidiPhoneAndroidMacWeb
2

Dynalist

Free; Pro $7.99/month billed annually or $9.99 monthly. 50% student discount
Dynalist screenshot from the App Store

Infinite outliner for notes and lists with unlimited items free, plus Pro for calendar sync, backups and attachments.

Pick it if you need it on the web.

Free planWebMacWindowsLinuxiPhoneAndroid
3

Workflowy

Free plan; Pro about $7/month billed yearly
Workflowy screenshot 1

Everything as one endless nested list, simple enough to start in seconds.

Pick it if you need it on the web and you want something simpler.

Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsLinuxWeb
4

AFFiNE

Free local use; Pro about $7/month; one-time Believer plan
AFFiNE screenshot 1

Docs, databases and whiteboards in one open-source, local-first workspace.

Pick it if you need it on the web.

Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsLinuxWeb
5

Anytype

Free; paid plans for more storage and sharing
Anytype screenshot 1

Local-first notes and databases, encrypted by default.

Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsLinux
6

Obsidian

Free for personal use; Sync and Publish are paid add-ons
Obsidian screenshot 1

Notes as plain files on your own device, with plugins for almost anything.

Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsLinux
7

Amplenote

Free plan; Pro about $6/month billed yearly
Amplenote screenshot 1

Notes, tasks and calendar scheduling together, for people who plan as they write.

Pick it if you need it on the web.

Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsLinuxWeb
8

Capacities

Free plan; Pro subscription
Capacities screenshot 1

Notes organised as objects (people, books, ideas) instead of folders.

Pick it if you need it on the web.

Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb

We matched these apps to Logseq by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.

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