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The self-hosted sync tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussion of running your own synchronization services instead of relying on paid or cloud-hosted options, with a focus on keeping data under your control across Windows desktops and Android phones. Recent coverage compares note-taking tools such as Anytype and TriliumNext, examining what it actually takes to self-host sync, how these apps differ from an Obsidian vault, and the tradeoffs in setup effort. The thread also touches on workarounds like Syncthing and manual file transfers, making this tag useful for readers weighing self-hosted sync against commercial alternatives.
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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...