NoteDiscoveryvsSynch
Two self-hosted Obsidian Sync alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| NoteDiscovery | Synch | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 62/100 | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #15 of 81 in Notes & Editors | #7 of 15 in File Sync |
| GitHub stars | 2 855 | 270 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +43 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 | 10 |
| Latest release | v0.33.0 · 25 Oct 2026 | 0.5.5 · 6 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
NoteDiscovery scores 62/100 against 49/100 for Synch, so it is the safer default.
NoteDiscovery ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Synch.
If you want the quickest setup, NoteDiscovery is easier to run; Synch needs more configuration.
NoteDiscovery is growing faster right now (+43 stars in 30 days).
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