Coda vs Obsidian: Pricing Comparison (2026)
Coda starts at $12/mo. Obsidian starts at $5/mo. Obsidian is $7/mo cheaper on the entry tier than Coda.
Doc-database hybrid positioned as the alternative to Notion for teams that want their docs to behave like apps (with buttons, sync, and integrations). Distinctive for its "packs" ecosystem (Coda's native app-integration model) and formula language modeled on Excel. Priced free-$36/maker/mo (only Makers pay; Editors free). Never caught Notion's viral SMB adoption, but has enterprise footholds. Founded by former Google Sheets PM.
Local-first knowledge management tool positioned as the alternative to Notion and Roam for people who don't want their notes trapped in a SaaS database. Distinctive for storing everything as plaintext markdown files on your own disk (no vendor lock-in) plus a massive community plugin ecosystem. Personal use is free forever; Sync ($4/mo) and Publish ($8/mo) are optional add-ons. Popular with researchers, writers, and privacy-conscious knowledge workers.
All plans compared
| # | Plan | Coda monthly | Coda annual | Obsidian monthly | Obsidian annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Free / App | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Pro / Sync | 12 | 10 | 5 | 4 |
| 3 | Team / Publish | 36 | 30 | 10 | 8 |
| 4 | Enterprise / Commercial license (optional) | custom | custom | — | 4.17 |
What each is best for
Doc-database hybrid positioned as the alternative to Notion for teams that want their docs to behave like apps (with buttons, sync, and integrations). Distinctive for its "packs" ecosystem (Coda's native app-integration model) and formula language modeled on Excel. Priced free-$36/maker/mo (only Makers pay; Editors free). Never caught Notion's viral SMB adoption, but has enterprise footholds. Founded by former Google Sheets PM.
Local-first knowledge management tool positioned as the alternative to Notion and Roam for people who don't want their notes trapped in a SaaS database. Distinctive for storing everything as plaintext markdown files on your own disk (no vendor lock-in) plus a massive community plugin ecosystem. Personal use is free forever; Sync ($4/mo) and Publish ($8/mo) are optional add-ons. Popular with researchers, writers, and privacy-conscious knowledge workers.
At a glance
| Coda | Obsidian | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Entry price | $12/mo | $5/mo |
| Enterprise available | Yes | — |
| Pricing model | Per Seat | Freemium |
| Last verified | July 26, 2026 | July 29, 2026 |
| Full pricing | View full pricing | View full pricing |
Pricing last verified July 29, 2026. Tracked daily.