Pricing for nonprofits
The app is free without limits and no sign-up. Nonprofit employees get 40% off Sync ($4 monthly) and Publish add-ons.
Review for nonprofits
Note-taking app free without limits, with 40% off Sync and Publish for nonprofits.
The app is free without limits and no sign-up. Nonprofit employees get 40% off Sync ($4 monthly) and Publish add-ons.
Typical nonprofit uses:
- Build a team handbook in Markdown vaults
- Link grant research in a knowledge graph
- Publish program docs to the web
Pros:
- Free app, local-first, no telemetry
- 1,000 plus community plugins
- 40% nonprofit Sync discount
Cons:
- Sync and Publish are paid extras
- No built-in collaboration server
- Markdown learning curve
FAQ about Obsidian for nonprofits
Is Obsidian free?
Yes. The app is free without limits and no sign-up required. Paid Sync ($4 monthly) and Publish ($8) are optional add-ons.
What is the nonprofit discount?
Nonprofit employees get 40% off Sync and Publish. Commercial use needs no licence, though buying one supports independence.
Where is data stored?
Locally on your device by default, with optional end-to-end encrypted Sync.
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