Obsidian vs Roam Research

Comparing the features of Obsidian to Roam Research

Feature
Obsidian
Roam Research

Capability Features

API Access
Canvas Feature
Community Calls
Custom Domains
Customizable Themes
Data Ownership
Developer Documentation
Document and Bullet List Interface
End-to-End Encryption
First Access to New Features
Graph Database Power
Graph View
Help and Community
HelpCommunityDiscussion forumDiscord
Instant Publishing
Internal Note Linking
Local Storage
Markdown Support
Networked Thought
Offline Access
Password Protection
Priority Support
Public and Private Graphs
Real-Time Collaboration
Selective Sync
SEO Optimization
Team Collaboration
Unlimited Collaborators
Unlimited Roam Graphs
Version History
One year
Web Clipper Extension

Integration Features

Cross-Platform Support
macOSMore platforms
Desktop Apps
LinuxmacOSWindows
Linux ARM Support
Open API
Open File Formats
Plugin Ecosystem
PluginsCommunity plugins

Limitation Features

No Lock-in
Pro Plan Free Trial Restriction

Other Features

Supported Organizations
DeepMindFacebookDropboxGatsbyThe Berkeley Existential Risk InitiativeStanford UniversityThe University of PennsylvaniaUC Berkeley

Pricing Features

Believer Plan Monthly Equivalent
$8.33/month
Believer Plan Price
$500/5 years
Believer Plan Yearly Equivalent
$100/year
Enterprise Plan
Free Tier
Has Free Tier
Pricing Page Available
Pro Plan Alternative Yearly Price
$180/year
Pro Plan Free Trial
31
Pro Plan Price
$15/month
Pro Plan Yearly Price
$165/year
Publish Add-on
Sync Add-on