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Best Superhuman alternatives
We put Superhuman head to head with the 6 closest rivals we have tested, so you can switch on evidence, not a hunch.
Where Superhuman can fall short
6 alternatives worth your time
Obsidian
4.7 out of 54.7A local-first knowledge base you fully control.
Unlike Superhuman, Obsidian ships a genuine free tier, so you can start without a card and only pay once it earns it.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
Raycast
4.7 out of 54.7A blazing-fast launcher that replaces a dozen apps.
Unlike Superhuman, Raycast ships a genuine free tier, so you can start without a card and only pay once it earns it.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
Craft
4.4 out of 54.4Beautiful documents and notes for Apple users.
Unlike Superhuman, Craft ships a genuine free tier, so you can start without a card and only pay once it earns it.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
Bear
4.4 out of 54.4An elegant Markdown note app for Apple.
Unlike Superhuman, Bear ships a genuine free tier, so you can start without a card and only pay once it earns it.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
Apple Notes
4.2 out of 54.2The capable notes app built into Apple devices.
Unlike Superhuman, Apple Notes ships a genuine free tier, so you can start without a card and only pay once it earns it.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
Reflect
4.2 out of 54.2Networked notes with AI, built for thinking.
Reflect starts at $10/mo, undercutting Superhuman's $30/mo while covering the same core ground.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
Superhuman vs the alternatives
| Tool | Our score | From | Free tier | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | $30/mo | No | Founders, executives, and high volume email professionals | |
| 4.7 | Free | Yes | A local-first knowledge base you fully control. | |
| 4.7 | Free | Yes | A blazing-fast launcher that replaces a dozen apps. | |
| 4.4 | $10/mo | Yes | Beautiful documents and notes for Apple users. | |
| 4.4 | $2.99/mo | Yes | An elegant Markdown note app for Apple. | |
| 4.2 | Free | Yes | The capable notes app built into Apple devices. | |
| 4.2 | $10/mo | No | Networked notes with AI, built for thinking. |
Switch to Obsidian
Unlike Superhuman, Obsidian ships a genuine free tier, so you can start without a card and only pay once it earns it. It is the Superhuman alternative we recommend first for most people.
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