Tool comparison
Obsidian vs Raycast
Side-by-side comparison sourced from the latest tool data we maintain. Updated whenever a tool ships a release. Both compete in Productivity.
Quick comparison
Pulled directly from each tool's catalog entry.
| Attribute | Obsidian | Raycast |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free | Freemium |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Setup complexity | easy | easy |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | macOS, iOS |
| Integrations | Git, Markdown | GitHub, Notion, Linear |
| Current version | 1.8.4 | |
| Original release | 3/30/2020 | Not specified |
| Latest release | 1/18/2026 | 12/16/2025 |
| GitHub activity | Not specified | Not specified |
| Freshness score | Not scored | 64/100 |
| Categories | Productivity | Productivity |
When Obsidian fits best
- Coordinate team execution, planning, and communication across product delivery cycles.
- Connect Obsidian into existing stacks with integrations like Git, Markdown.
- Adopt quickly for teams that need short setup time and immediate workflow impact.
When Raycast fits best
- Coordinate team execution, planning, and communication across product delivery cycles.
- Connect Raycast into existing stacks with integrations like GitHub, Notion, Linear.
- Adopt quickly for teams that need short setup time and immediate workflow impact.
- Evaluate it in pilot workflows first, then scale usage as the team proves ROI.
What they share
- Platforms
- macOS, iOS
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