Obsidian Sync price (October 2026) and how to cancel
In the US (as of 2026-10-18), Obsidian's pricing page lists Sync at $4/user/month billed annually (higher monthly), Publish at $8/site/month billed annually, with Sync Plus and Catalyst as separate options - Confirm Plus/monthly on account. The core app stays free. Stop renewal in your Obsidian account Sync/Publish section (Stop renew); 7-day refunds available via Billing invoices for Sync/Publish (Obsidian Help: refunds).
Service continues through the paid period after you stop renew. Uninstalling Obsidian does not cancel Sync.
Local vault files remain yours - Sync is only the hosted sync service.
Who bills you
| Who bills you | Where to cancel | Official help |
|---|---|---|
| obsidian.md account | Account → Sync / Publish → Stop renew | obsidian.md/pricing |
| Refund (within 7 days) | Billing → Invoices → Get refund | Obsidian Help: refunds |
Current prices
| Plan | Price (US) | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Sync Standard (yearly) | $4/user/mo | obsidian.md/pricing |
| Sync monthly | Confirm (~$5) | Account checkout |
| Sync Plus | Confirm (~$8/yr display) | More storage/vaults |
| Publish (yearly) | $8/site/mo | Per published site |
| App | $0 | Local Markdown |
How to cancel Obsidian Sync
In Obsidian account
- Sign in at obsidian.md/account.
- Open Sync (and Publish if subscribed).
- Choose Stop renew / cancel auto-renew.
- Optional: request a 7-day refund from Billing invoices if eligible.
How to confirm it worked
You're done when:
- Account shows Sync/Publish not renewing.
- No new Obsidian Sync/Publish charge posts after the end date.
Source: Obsidian account billing + refund Help.
Common problems
- Only deleted the mobile app. Sync billing continues.
- Stopped Sync but left Publish on. Cancel each add-on.
- Expected Catalyst refund. Catalyst is generally non-refundable.
- Assumed vault deletes when Sync ends. Local files stay.
What we checked
Verified on official Obsidian pages (October 18, 2026): dollars on pricing; refund/cancel framing on Help: refunds.
Sync vs Publish
Sync keeps devices in sync; Publish hosts a public site.
After cancel
Vaults remain local; remote Sync history ends with the plan.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Obsidian Sync?
$4/user/mo billed yearly on the pricing page.
Is Obsidian free?
Yes - Sync/Publish are optional add-ons.
How do I cancel?
Account → Sync/Publish → Stop renew.
Can I get a refund?
Full refund within 7 days for Sync/Publish - Confirm Help.