Self-hosted LiveSync vs Reor
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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Self-hosted LiveSync
Self-hosted real-time sync backend for Obsidian vaults
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Reor
AI-powered local-first personal knowledge management app
| Feature | Self-hosted LiveSync | Reor |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notes & Knowledge Base | Notes & Knowledge Base |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 11,908 | ★ 8,574 |
| First released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Obsidian Sync | Evernote, Notion |
Why pick each one
Choose Self-hosted LiveSync if…
- Free alternative to Obsidian Sync
- Encrypted by default
Frequently asked questions
Is Self-hosted LiveSync or Reor better?
Neither is universally better. Self-hosted LiveSync has the larger community, while Reor is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Self-hosted LiveSync and Reor free and open-source?
Yes. Self-hosted LiveSync is licensed under MIT and Reor under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Self-hosted LiveSync and Reor with Docker?
Self-hosted LiveSync: yes. Reor: check the project docs for container support.