Self-host VaultSync
hub-v0.3.0Obsidian vault sync for iOS using self-hosted Syncthing
- Stars
- 149
- Ports
- 22000 (Syncthing sync protocol (TCP+UDP)), 21027 (Syncthing local discovery (UDP)), 8390 (Hub pairing and discovery (TCP+UDP))
- Requires
- iOS/iPadOS, Obsidian (iOS/iPadOS), Syncthing
ghcr.io/psimaker/vaultsync-hub
What is VaultSync?
VaultSync keeps Obsidian vaults in sync between iOS devices and a personal server using Syncthing's peer-to-peer engine. The iOS app places notes straight into Obsidian's sandbox. A Docker-based Hub runs on a Linux box or NAS, handling Syncthing, short pairing codes, and an optional notify sidecar that fires APNs silent pushes via a Cloud Relay when the server changes. The core sync is free and open-source under MPL-2.0; Cloud Relay is a paid in-app subscription. The Hub stores vaults as plain files with 30-day versioning and conflict copies, never auto-merging or deleting. Desktop agents for macOS and Linux are also provided. The project is built independently by Umut Erdem.
Should you self-host VaultSync?
VaultSync scores 45/100 on selfhost.directory (how scoring works) and ranks #9 of 15 in File Sync. It has 149 GitHub stars.
It shipped 9 stable releases in the past year. The latest, hub-v0.3.0, came out on 7 October 2026. New versions land roughly every 3 days.
Setup is moderate: expect some configuration beyond a single command. An official Docker image is available. It is MPL-2.0-licensed and written mostly in Go.
Its closest alternative on selfhost.directory is NoteDiscovery (62/100, 2 855 stars). It scores higher overall, so compare the two before you pick. See VaultSync vs NoteDiscovery side by side.
Features
- 30-day versioning and conflict copies
- Activity timeline and diagnostics
- Cloud Relay (optional)Requires in-app subscription ($1.99/mo or $14.99/yr)
- Conflict resolution with diffs
- Desktop agents (macOS/Linux)
- Instant upload via Shortcuts
- Local-first Privacy
- Multi-language Support
- Peer-to-peer vault sync
- QR code pairing
- VaultSync Hub
- VoiceOver and Dynamic Type support
VaultSync README
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