Free Productivity Stack¶
Before we build, let me show you my secret weapon - Obsidian.
Cost Comparison¶
- Notion: $20/month, data on their servers
- Miro: $16/month, just for diagrams
- Roam: $15/month, for note-taking
- Obsidian: FREE forever
Why Markdown Files Matter¶
Your notes are just .md files on YOUR computer. When other apps die, your markdown lives forever.
Essential Plugins¶
- Excalidraw: Replaces Miro for diagramming
- Git: Version control for your knowledge
- Templates: Rapid note creation
Sync Options 🔄¶
- iCloud (Free for Apple ecosystem)
- Git (Free, recommended)
- Obsidian Sync ($4/month if you want zero config)