About this tag
This tag collects WindowsForum discussions about obsidian alternatives, focused on note-taking apps that can replace or supplement Obsidian for users who want self-hosted sync across Windows and Android. The recent thread compares Anytype and TriliumNext as self-hosted options, noting that neither is a drop-in replacement for an Obsidian vault and that setup involves real work. Recurring themes include avoiding paid Obsidian Sync, syncing Markdown files between desktop and mobile, and evaluating open-source or self-hosted tools. It is useful for readers weighing practical migration and sync trade-offs rather than simple feature lists.
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    Anytype vs TriliumNext: Self-Hosted Note Sync for Windows and Android

    Obsidian fans know this one. The app is excellent until you want the same vault on your Windows desktop and your Android phone, and you don't want to pay for Obsidian Sync. Then you're emailing Markdown files to yourself, moving them over USB, or running Syncthing inside Termux. David J. Buck...