10 Obsidian Publish Alternatives to Publish Your Notes Online for Free

Summary

The website content provides an overview of ten free alternatives to Obsidian Publish for publishing notes online, each with its own set of features and limitations.

Abstract

The article introduces ten different free platforms that serve as alternatives to Obsidian Publish, a feature of the Obsidian note-taking software that comes with a cost. These alternatives cater to individuals who wish to publish their notes publicly without incurring expenses. The platforms range from templates for static site generators like Gatsby and Jekyll to more comprehensive solutions like Mindstone and Obsidian PKM. Each alternative is described with its unique features, such as support for wikilinks, markdown links, graph views, and dark/light modes, as well as potential drawbacks like the absence of sidebar navigation, table of contents, or backlinks. The article also provides demo sites and GitHub links for users to explore and choose the best option for their digital garden or second brain.

Opinions

The author suggests that Obsidian Publish's cost can be prohibitive for many users, implying a need for more economical solutions.
The inclusion of demo sites and GitHub links indicates a preference for open-source projects and community-driven development.
The mention of specific features like multiple panes, graph views, and light/dark mode support suggests these are valued by the note-taking community.
By highlighting the absence of certain features in some alternatives, the author implies that these features (e.g., backlinks, sidebar navigation) are important to users.
The term "digital garden" is used positively, indicating a trend or preference towards cultivating and sharing knowledge in a non-linear, interconnected way.
The article seems to target users who are tech-savvy and comfortable with self-hosting solutions, as several options require GitHub repository setup and familiarity with static site generators.

Easy to set up alternatives that cost no money

Obsidian publish is a great addition to the obsidian note-taking software. But the price tag of obsidian publish scares most people. If you have a lot of money, that might not be anything. But, for most people it is expensive.

For people looking for free obsidian publish alternative and who want to publish their notes publicly, there are other alternatives. In this article, I will list some of the free obsidian alternatives you can use to publish your notes online.

Mindstone

Mindstone is another free alternative to obsidian that allows you to host your second brain online for free.