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NotionMust tryVerified
4.54 reviewsadded 2026
Freemium
From $10/mo
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15 Second Brain tools, ranked by readers
Every listed tool supports Second Brain. The order comes from 2 reader votes, never who paid. 9 have a free way in.
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The 5 most-voted tools on the facts readers ask about.
| Fact | #1 Notion | #2 Obsidian | #3 Anytype | #4 Capacities | #5 Evernote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reader votes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rating | 4.5 (4) | Not rated yet | Not rated yet | Not rated yet | Not rated yet |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium | Freemium | Free | Paid |
| Starts at | $10/mo | $4/mo | $4/mo | Free plan | $14.99/mo |
| Free way in | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Saves | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Added | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 |
What this costs
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Median entry price $9.5/moCheapest paid $4/moFree plan available 9 of 15
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ObsidianCheapest
Not ratedno reviews yetadded 2026
Freemium
From $4/mo
3
Not ratedno reviews yetadded 2026
Freemium
From $4/mo
4
Not ratedno reviews yetadded 2026
Free
Free plan
5
Not ratedno reviews yetadded 2026
Paid
From $14.99/mo
6
Not ratedno reviews yetadded 2026
Paid
From $29/mo
7
5.01 reviewadded 2026
Freemium
From $249/mo
8
Not ratedno reviews yetadded 2026
Paid
From $8.99/mo
9
Not ratedno reviews yetadded 2026
Freemium
Custom pricing
10
Not ratedno reviews yetadded 2026
Paid
Custom pricing
11
4.01 reviewadded 2026
Freemium
Custom pricing
12
Not ratedno reviews yetadded 2026
Paid
From $10/mo
13
Not ratedno reviews yetadded 2026
Freemium
From $8/mo
14
Not ratedno reviews yetadded 2026
Paid
Custom pricing
15
Not ratedno reviews yetadded 2026
Freemium
From $8/mo
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Answers derived from the tools on this page.
How many Second Brain tools are there?
Siteefy's live index currently tracks 15 Second Brain tools, with 15 added in 2026. The count updates automatically as tools are published or retired.
What is the best Second Brain tool right now?
Notion holds the top spot on this list, rated 4.5 stars by the community. The ranking comes from reader votes, so the leader changes as votes come in.
Are there free Second Brain tools?
Yes. 1 of the 15 tools is completely free and 8 offer a free plan alongside paid tiers. Notion is the highest-ranked option with a free way in.
How much do Second Brain tools cost?
Paid plans start at $4/mo (Obsidian). Each row in the list above shows the tool's pricing model and starting price.
How is this Second Brain list ranked?
By reader votes: every vote moves a tool up or down, star ratings come from community reviews, and anyone can vote, review a tool, or suggest one that is missing.