Ranked 6 of 9 in best note-taking apps
An open-source outliner for linked notes and a daily journal, released under AGPL-3.0. Its README marks the database version and mobile app as beta or alpha, so Obsidian and Joplin are steadier for daily notes.
Best for Linked outlines and daily journals on the desktop
About Logseq
Logseq is an open-source app for linked notes, built around outlines in which each bullet can be linked, referenced and moved. Pages link to each other, show backlinks and appear in a graph, and a daily journal page gives every day a place for new notes. It is released under the AGPL-3.0 license and runs as a desktop app on Windows, macOS and Linux.
The project's README describes the database version and its mobile app as beta or alpha, and it recommends regular backups. Logseq has a plugin API for extensions. The outliner approach takes time to learn, and people who want a simple page-based notebook may find Obsidian or Joplin easier to start with.
Key features
- Outliner with linked blocks
- Daily journal page
- Graph of linked pages
- Plugin API
- Open source, AGPL-3.0
Strengths
- Outliner with linked, reusable blocks
- Plugin API for extensions
Limits
- Database version and mobile app are beta or alpha
- The outliner takes time to learn
Where Logseq ranks
| List | Rank | Score | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Note-taking apps | 6 of 9 | 84.0 | Linked outlines and daily journals on the desktop |
Questions about Logseq
- Is Logseq free?
- Logseq can be used without paying: Free and open source under AGPL-3.0. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Logseq open source?
- Yes. Logseq publishes its source code under the AGPL-3.0 license.
- Which platforms does Logseq support?
- Logseq is available on: Windows, macOS, Linux.
- What is Logseq best for?
- Linked outlines and daily journals on the desktop. In our ranking of note-taking apps it is number 6 of 9 with a score of 84.0.
- What are the best alternatives to Logseq?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Obsidian, Notion, Microsoft OneNote, Joplin.