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Do you have a recommendation for a free Obsidian synchronization method? (lemm.ee)

submitted 3 days ago by seabananateasquirrel@lemm.ee to c/technology@lemmy.ml

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I am currently using Obsidian and the Remotely-save plugin. However, I have a big problem with Remotely-save.

Background synchronization is not possible in Android. The app must remain open until synchronization is complete.
Unreliable. Errors such as “Faild to fetch” and “error while sync” are displayed and need to be reset periodically.
End-to-end encryption must be available.
I am poor (monthly income is less than 500 USD), so it must be available for free.

Given the technical limitations of the Obsidian plugin, I am guessing that I would need to have a file system level synchronization method rather than a plugin to achieve background synchronization.

In addition to this, I have used Joplin, which also has the problem of no background sync for Android. Also, Joplin's desktop app is excellent, but the Android app is poor and impractical. I have also used Standard Notes, but it does not seem to be able to display dates in yyyy-MM-dd.

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[–] Zerush@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 days ago

Andi said Syncthing:

Based on recent sources, Syncthing emerges as the most recommended free solution for synchronizing Obsidian vaults across devices[^1][^2]. This open-source tool provides real-time syncing without third-party cloud storage, encrypts data end-to-end, and works across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android platforms[^3].

Key advantages of Syncthing for Obsidian sync:

Completely free with no storage limits
Direct device-to-device synchronization
No cloud storage required
End-to-end encryption
Cross-platform support (except iOS)
Real-time syncing capabilities

Setup involves:

Installing Syncthing on all devices
Connecting devices using their unique IDs
Creating a shared folder for the Obsidian vault
Accepting the shared folder on other devices

For iOS users, alternatives include:

iCloud sync (Apple ecosystem only)[^1]
Git-based solutions using Working Copy or iSH[^1]
Remotely Save plugin with cloud storage services[^1]

While Syncthing requires more technical setup than paid solutions, it offers the most robust free synchronization method with privacy protection and no recurring costs[^2].

[^1]: How to Sync Obsidian Across All Your Devices (Including Free Methods) [^2]: Free Obsidian Sync: The Best Way to Sync Your Notes Across Devices [^3]: You Can Sync Obsidian Notes Between Your PC and Phone for Free, Here's How