Notable vs Self-hosted LiveSync
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted notes & knowledge base options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Notable
Markdown-based note-taking app for plain files
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Self-hosted LiveSync
Self-hosted real-time sync backend for Obsidian vaults
| Feature | Notable | Self-hosted LiveSync |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notes & Knowledge Base | Notes & Knowledge Base |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | binary | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 23,496 | ★ 11,908 |
| First released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Evernote, Notion | Obsidian Sync |
Why pick each one
Choose Self-hosted LiveSync if…
- Free alternative to Obsidian Sync
- Encrypted by default
Frequently asked questions
Is Notable or Self-hosted LiveSync better?
Notable is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Self-hosted LiveSync if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Notable and Self-hosted LiveSync free and open-source?
Yes. Notable is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Self-hosted LiveSync under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Notable and Self-hosted LiveSync with Docker?
Notable: check the project docs for container support. Self-hosted LiveSync: yes.