Obsidian alternative with free cloud sync included
Obsidian alternative letting you write markdown notes with free cloud sync, a kanban board, and end-to-end encryption - no paid sync plugin, no plugin configuration, no device lock-in.
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TaskNote vs Obsidian
| Feature | TaskNote (Free) | Obsidian |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud sync | Free | $4/month (Obsidian Sync) |
| Mobile access | Free - any browser | Requires paid sync for mobile |
| Kanban board | Built-in, free | Plugin required |
| Reminders | Built-in, free | Plugin required |
| End-to-end encryption (sync) | Free | Paid sync plan |
| Setup time | Instant | Plugin configuration needed |
| Works in browser | Yes | Desktop app only |
Free sync, no plugin or paid plan needed
Obsidian Sync costs $4/month. To sync notes across your Mac and phone for free, you need to set up iCloud or Dropbox yourself. TaskNote includes cloud sync free for all users - sign up and your notes sync instantly across all devices.
- Cloud sync free on all plans
- No iCloud, Dropbox, or Git setup
- Sync across Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android
- Real-time - changes appear on other devices instantly
Kanban board built-in, no plugin setup
Obsidian requires a community plugin for a kanban board, with manual configuration and maintenance. TaskNote has a drag-and-drop kanban board built in - no plugin, no setup, no markdown file editing. It just works.
- Kanban board built in, no plugin needed
- Drag-and-drop tasks between columns
- Rich notes on every task card
- Custom column names for any workflow
TaskNote vs Obsidian
How is TaskNote different from Obsidian?
Obsidian is a local-first app with a paid sync plugin and a complex plugin ecosystem. TaskNote is a cloud-first app with free sync included, a kanban board, reminders, and end-to-end encryption - no plugin setup required.
Does TaskNote have free cloud sync unlike Obsidian?
Yes. TaskNote syncs across all your devices for free. Obsidian Sync costs $4/month ($48/year). TaskNote includes sync on the free plan with no credit card required.
Does TaskNote support markdown?
Yes. TaskNote uses a rich text editor with markdown shortcuts - # for headings, ** for bold, - for bullets, ``` for code blocks. Notes export in standard Markdown format.
Is TaskNote encrypted like Obsidian?
TaskNote uses end-to-end encryption on all synced notes. Obsidian's paid sync service also offers end-to-end encryption. Local Obsidian vaults are only as secure as your device.
Does TaskNote work on mobile like Obsidian?
Yes. TaskNote works in any browser on iPhone, iPad, and Android. No separate mobile app purchase needed. Obsidian's mobile app requires the paid sync service to sync notes.
Is TaskNote free?
Yes. Notes, cloud sync, kanban board, reminders, and end-to-end encryption are all free forever. No credit card required.
The Obsidian alternative with free sync and no plugins
Markdown notes, cloud sync free, kanban board built-in, end-to-end encrypted. Free forever.
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