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Act! vs Obsidian: 2026 Comparison

Act! Obsidian
Overview A long-standing CRM and marketing automation platform trusted by small and midsize businesses for over 35 years. Personal knowledge management app using local Markdown files with linking, graph view, and extensive plugin system.
Pricing Subscription ($30-$50/user/month) Freemium ($0-50/mo)
Key Features
  • Contact management
  • Opportunity tracking
  • Marketing automation
  • Custom dashboards
  • Mobile access
  • Integration
  • emarketing
  • Calendar management
  • Markdown
  • Backlinks
  • Graph view
  • Plugins
  • Local files
  • Canvas
  • Templates
  • Sync
Pros
  • Long track record
  • On-premise option
  • Good for small businesses
  • Established user base
  • Local-first
  • Extensible plugins
  • Free for personal
  • Markdown based
Cons
  • Interface feels dated
  • Limited modern integrations
  • Marketing features are basic
  • Mobile app is limited
  • Steep learning curve
  • No real-time collaboration
  • Sync costs extra