Logseq review
A free, open-source outliner for linked notes and journals
- Logseq, Inc.
- Free
- Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone & iPad, Android, Web
Does it deserve #10?
Is Logseq worth it?
For most people, yes. Logseq scores 8.5/10 and ranks #10 in Productivity & Notes. It's best for students, researchers and writers who like outlines and linked daily notes. Skip it if you want a polished, stable phone app today. Price: Free and open source; optional Open Collective backing starts at $5 a month.
The verdict
Logseq is a free, open-source outliner for people who think in bullet points. Each day starts with a journal page, and linking ideas with double brackets slowly builds a web of connected notes. Add tasks, saved searches, flashcards and notes on PDFs, and keep it all on your own device. A big change is underway, though: the new database version is still in beta, and the iPhone App Store app dates from 2024.
- Daily journal pages
- Two-way links between notes
- Tasks and saved searches
- Flashcards and PDF notes
- Plugins
- Open source and local-first
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Oct 2026The 2.0.2 beta brings faster startup and fixes for editing, sync and imports
- Jul 2026The Logseq 2.0 beta brings the new database version to desktop and web
- Apr 2026Logseq split in two, and the Markdown-file version lives on as Logseq OG
Privacy 9.6/10
App Store label: no tracking, and only crash and performance data, not linked to you. Your notes live on your device, and the beta sync is end-to-end encrypted with a password you set.
What we like
- Free and open source
- Your notes stay on your own device
- Linking, searches and plugins for building a big knowledge base
What could be better
- The new database version is still in beta
- iPhone App Store version last updated in April 2024
- Android app isn't on Google Play
Students, researchers and writers who like outlines and linked daily notes
you want a polished, stable phone app today
Questions about Logseq
Is Logseq worth it in 2026?
For most people, yes. Logseq scores 8.5/10 and ranks #10 in Productivity & Notes. It's best for students, researchers and writers who like outlines and linked daily notes. Skip it if you want a polished, stable phone app today. Price: Free and open source; optional Open Collective backing starts at $5 a month.
Is Logseq free?
Yes. Logseq is free and open source. You can back the project on Open Collective from $5 a month, and backers get early access to new builds.
Logseq vs Obsidian: what's the difference?
Logseq is built around bullet-point outlines and daily journals, and its code is open source. Obsidian writes full pages in Markdown files and has a huge plugin community, but its app isn't open source.
Is the Logseq database version stable?
Not yet. Logseq calls it a beta, warns that data loss is possible, and recommends regular backups.
What are the best alternatives to Logseq?
The closest alternatives are Obsidian, Notion and Craft. See all of them ranked on our Logseq alternatives page.
Where does Logseq rank?
Logseq ranks #10 of 17 in our Productivity & Notes ranking, with an overall score of 8.5 out of 10.