Obsidian is free to use. You can support Obsidian development by purchasing a _Catalyst_ license. Catalyst license gives you exclusive benefits including: - Early access to [[#Enable early access versions|new versions]] of Obsidian - Access to exclusive [[#Join our Insider channels|Insider channels]]. - Exclusive [[#Get your forum badge|forum badges]] and [[#Get your Discord badge|Discord badges]]. ## Catalyst tiers The Catalyst license consists of three tiers: *Insider*, *Supporter*, and *VIP*. | Benefits | Insider | Supporter | VIP | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :-----: | :-------: | :------: | | Early access to new versions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | Access to exclusive development channels, `#insider-desktop` and `#insider-mobile` | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | Access to exclusive lounge channel, `#vip-lounge` | | ✓ | ✓ | | Insider community badge | ✓ | | | | Supporter community badge | | ✓ | | | VIP community badge | | | ✓ | | **Contribution (USD)** | **$25** | **$50** | **$100** | > [!info] Upgrade your Catalyst tiers > When you already own a Catalyst license, you can upgrade to a higher Catalyst tier by paying the price difference between your current and the new tier. ## Access Catalyst benefits Once you've purchased a Catalyst license, you can access a range of benefits. Learn how to enable them here. ### Get your forum badge **Note:** To connect your Obsidian account and your forum account, you must use the same email address for both accounts. 1. If you haven't already, join our [forum](https://forum.obsidian.md/). 2. Go to your [Obsidian account dashboard](https://obsidian.md/account/catalyst). 3. Under **Catalyst**, select **Get forum badge**. ### Get your Discord badge 1. If you haven't already, join our [Discord server](https://discord.gg/veuWUTm). 2. Go to your [Obsidian account dashboard](https://obsidian.md/account/catalyst). 3. Under **Catalyst**, select **Get Discord badge**. ### Join our Insider channels Insiders can chat with the Obsidian team and other Insiders in our exclusive Discord channels. You automatically join the Insider channels after you [[#Get your Discord badge]]. ### Enable early access versions Learn how to receive [[Early access versions]].