meridian

The premium Open Source alternative to Obsidian

🎯 Best for:macOS users seeking a native, local-first markdown editor.

What is meridian?

A native macOS knowledge base application designed as a local-first alternative to Obsidian. It features Markdown support, offline-first architecture, and deep integration with macOS system APIs.

Tech Stack
TypeScriptKnowledge Base & Wiki

Why meridian?

  • Native macOS performance
  • Local-first data privacy
  • Markdown standard compliance

Limitations

  • macOS exclusive
  • No built-in cloud sync
  • Smaller plugin ecosystem than Obsidian
5/27/2026
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Obsidian)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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