%% date:: [[2022-12-29]] %% # [[Syncing in Obsidian]] Syncing in [[Obsidian]] is essential if you intend to use Obsidian across multiple devices. Below are some options, starting with Obsidian's own service and moving out to third-party services. ## Requirements - Must work automatically, with no manual prompting. - Allows you to use Obsidian to open and edit synced files. (Many apps, like Markdown editor apps, offer this service, but I'm assuming you're here because you want to use the Obsidian app.) - Syncs in near real-time. ## Laptops - [[Obsidian Sync]] - [[Dropbox]] - [[Google Drive]] - [[iCloud]] - [[OneDrive]] - [[SyncThing]] - Pretty much any filesharing service ## Mobiles ### Android - [[Obsidian Sync]] - [[DropSync]] - [site](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ttxapps.dropsync) - [[FolderSync]] - [site](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dk.tacit.android.foldersync.lite) - [[Syncthing]] - [site](https://syncthing.net/downloads/) ### iOS - [[Obsidian Sync]] - [[iCloud]] - [[Mobius Sync]] - [site](https://www.mobiussync.com/) ## Recommendations | Use case | Service recommended | | ------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------- | | Best all around | Obsidian Sync | | Best free alternative across devices | Syncthing (+Mobius Sync for iOS) | | Best for Android (other than Obsidian Sync) | Syncthing | | Best for iOS (other than Obsidian Sync) | iCloud | ## Didn't make the cut - [[Working Copy]] - [site](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/working-copy-git-client/id896694807): works for iOS, but requires a manual push. [^obsidian]: Obsidian. *Sync your notes across devices.* Retrieved from: https://help.obsidian.md/Getting+started/Sync+your+notes+across+devices