Obsidian Sync

Obsidian Sync is a notes & writing product operated by Dynalist Inc. (Obsidian.md). This 2026 review covers operator background, the current tier ladder and the buying signals to weigh before subscribing. The service competes in the notes & writing category against regional and global alternatives, and the practical decision usually comes down to feature mix, regional availability and renewal economics rather than headline price alone.

Quick facts

• Operator: Dynalist Inc. (Obsidian.md)
• Headquarters: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (registered)
• Public-market status: privately held; bootstrapped; no outside investors
• Founded: 2020 (founded by Erica Xu and Shida Li, also of Dynalist)
• Category: notes & writing
• Current tiers: Standard Sync / Plus Sync
• Anchor price (2026): Standard Sync USD 4/month (annual USD 48); Plus Sync USD 8/month (annual USD 96) with 10GB and 1-year version history

What is Obsidian Sync?

Obsidian Sync is a SaaS product that delivers its core workflow through a web app with per-seat billing and enterprise upgrades. Its product surface covers web app for the operator's core workflow alongside API and integrations with common business tools, with the recurring subscription paid through the operator's direct billing or App Store / Google Play / partner-billing surfaces. Customers buy a tier matching their usage profile; the entry tier is suitable for testing the product and higher tiers add features such as mobile companion app.

Why choose Obsidian Sync

Operator and ecosystem context

Obsidian Sync is run by Dynalist Inc. (Obsidian.md) out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada (registered), established 2020 (founded by Erica Xu and Shida Li, also of Dynalist). That matters because the notes & writing category is increasingly consolidated and the operator's ownership structure (public vs. private, parent group, regulatory footprint) shapes how aggressively the product is supported and how stable the subscription terms are over multi-year renewals.

Plan structure and pricing tiers

The tier ladder splits across Standard Sync for testing the service, Plus Sync for everyday use, and a premium / annual option for power users or households. Anchor pricing for 2026: Standard Sync USD 4/month (annual USD 48); Plus Sync USD 8/month (annual USD 96) with 10GB and 1-year version history. Consult Subger's true-price tracker for Obsidian Sync for all-in renewal costs after taxes and FX conversion.

Product capabilities and integrations

Beyond the headline features, the 2025-2026 differentiator for Obsidian Sync is 2024-2025 continued Obsidian's role as the leading local-first Markdown notes app; added Bases (Notion-style database), expanded Sync with end-to-end encryption and selectable region (US/EU/Asia). That gives the subscription a credible roadmap for the year ahead and distinguishes it from operators that are running their notes & writing catalog on autopilot.

Obsidian Sync features that matter in 2026

Highlights of the current feature set:

• web app for the operator's core workflow
• API and integrations with common business tools
• mobile companion app
• team or workspace seats with role-based access
• audit log and admin controls on higher tiers
• standard support channels (email, in-app chat)

Buyers should treat this list as a baseline for Obsidian Sync in the notes & writing category — confirm specific feature availability for your region on the operator's site, since some features and tier names vary between countries.

Obsidian Sync pricing in 2026

Reference pricing for Obsidian Sync in 2026: Standard Sync USD 4/month (annual USD 48); Plus Sync USD 8/month (annual USD 96) with 10GB and 1-year version history. The tier ladder typically looks like:

Subger pairs the public price with the actual all-in cost (taxes, FX conversion, promotional first-period anchors that step up at renewal):

Obsidian Sync apps and platform support

Surface availability for Obsidian Sync can vary by region and tier — confirm current app availability and supported devices on the operator's site before subscribing.

Who Obsidian Sync fits

Obsidian Sync is most likely a good match for the following buyers:

• Teams who want a focused web app for the operator's category rather than building the workflow in-house — the core target audience for the product.
• The category-focused subscriber who specifically wants web app for the operator's core workflow from a notes & writing operator rather than a generalist platform.
• The household subscriber evaluating the tier ladder (Standard Sync / Plus Sync) and willing to pay up for API and integrations with common business tools.
• The cross-device user who needs apps across the surfaces listed above plus a credible upgrade path as new devices are added.
• The price-sensitive shopper who wants to track promotional anchors via Subger's true-price tracker and deals page before committing to annual billing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Obsidian Sync and who runs it?

Obsidian Sync is a notes & writing product operated by Dynalist Inc. (Obsidian.md) headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (registered), founded 2020 (founded by Erica Xu and Shida Li, also of Dynalist). It is sold via direct subscription on the operator's website and apps, with payments processed through the operator's billing surfaces.

How much does Obsidian Sync cost in 2026?

Current tiers are Standard Sync, Plus Sync. Anchor reference pricing for 2026: Standard Sync USD 4/month (annual USD 48); Plus Sync USD 8/month (annual USD 96) with 10GB and 1-year version history. Confirm the live regional price on the operator's site before committing, since promotional cycles and FX conversion can shift the all-in renewal cost.

Is there a free tier or free trial for Obsidian Sync?

There is no perpetual free tier listed publicly for the standard Obsidian Sync subscription; the operator may run introductory trials periodically. Check the live signup page for current trial promotions.

Where is Obsidian Sync available?

Availability follows the operator's licensing and service footprint anchored on Toronto, Ontario, Canada (registered). Confirm regional availability on the official site before subscribing, especially for products that have country-specific catalog or pricing rules.

What 2025-2026 features set Obsidian Sync apart right now?

The current 2025-2026 differentiator is 2024-2025 continued Obsidian's role as the leading local-first Markdown notes app; added Bases (Notion-style database), expanded Sync with end-to-end encryption and selectable region (US/EU/Asia). Together with the headline features listed above, that gives buyers a concrete signal that the subscription is being actively developed rather than coasting on a legacy catalog.

Which devices and platforms does Obsidian Sync support?

Coverage spans the surfaces shown in the platform table above. The current mobile, web and (where applicable) Smart TV apps are the recommended way to consume the service; older devices may be deprecated in successive releases as the operator focuses engineering effort on supported platforms.

How do I cancel Obsidian Sync?

Cancel through the account or subscription settings on the surface where you bought the plan: the operator's website for direct subscriptions, the App Store or Google Play for in-app purchases, or the partner billing portal for bundled subscriptions. Subger's cancellation guide for Obsidian Sync walks through each route step-by-step.

Does Obsidian Sync offer a family or multi-user plan?

Family or multi-account structures depend on the tier. The Plus Sync tier commonly adds multi-profile or multi-device support; the entry Standard Sync tier may restrict simultaneous usage. Confirm the per-tier seat limit on the live pricing page before committing to annual billing.

Is Obsidian Sync worth it compared to notes & writing alternatives?

Value depends on three factors: the specific feature mix you'll use (see the features list above), the regional price after taxes (Subger's true-price tracker for Obsidian Sync reconciles the headline price with the actual all-in renewal cost), and the credibility of the operator's 2025-2026 roadmap. Buyers should weigh these together rather than relying on headline price alone.

How can I track price changes for Obsidian Sync?

Subger's renewal tracker for Obsidian Sync records list-price changes plus promotional anchors over time. Pair it with the deals page for current discount codes and the promo codes page for stackable savings at signup.

Get started with Obsidian Sync

Confirm the current regional price on the operator's site (Standard Sync USD 4/month (annual USD 48); Plus Sync USD 8/month (annual USD 96) with 10GB and 1-year version history), choose the tier that matches your usage (Standard Sync, Plus Sync are the most common starting points), and check Subger's deals page for Obsidian Sync for promotional anchors before completing checkout. Track the subscription's true renewal cost with the true-price tracker once you're signed up.

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