Obsidian LiveSync
A self-hosted Backup, Sync & Storage app you can run on your own server.
Obsidian LiveSync is an open, self-hosted backup, sync and storage tool — you install it on your own hardware and keep full control of your data. Because it runs on infrastructure you control, your data stays with you and there is no subscription required to keep using it.
The project is developed in the open via GitHub, where it has earned 12.3K stars from the community. Repository activity was last recorded on Sep 9, 2026, and the project is classed as actively maintained in our snapshot.
Before you switch
Backup tools must be tested with a restore, not just a successful backup message. Run a trial recovery of one folder, verify checksums or snapshots, and store at least one copy off-site. Sync tools deserve the same care: test conflict behaviour with a throwaway file first.
Like every project listed on SelfHosted, Obsidian LiveSync is developed in the open — you can read the code, follow development, and even contribute. Check the system requirements and the project’s own documentation linked on this page before installing.