At a Glance
Ideal for
PKM enthusiasts wanting open-source outliner
Consider that
Learning curve
Typical cost: $5/mo
Best For
PKM enthusiasts wanting open-source outliner
Product Screenshots
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About Logseq
Logseq is an open-source outliner. Local-first, markdown-based knowledge management.
Key Features
Outliner format
Local-first
Graph view
PDF annotation
Plugins
Open source
Things to Consider
Learning curve
Limited mobile
Sync requires cloud
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Founder Reviews
3.8/5Editorial Review
Good productivity option with free pricing. Solid choice for startups.
Reviewed December 2025 by our editorial team
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