# Obsidian

**URL:** https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/obsidian/11271
**Category:** Tool Suggestions
**Created:** 2022-12-27T03:35:08Z
**Posts:** 15

## Post 1 by @ikelatomig — 2022-12-27T03:35:09Z

I think adding [Obsidian](https://obsidian.md) under notebooks would be better addition. Even though it isn’t open Source.

It is a better tool and allows storing of data locally or syncing with other devices via Own Sync service (Encrypted, unsure if e2e).

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## Post 2 by @robert — 2022-12-27T04:03:38Z

Totally agreed.  
I have been using Obsidian since early this year because I want to find a good MD note taking app (Easier for me to document my logs and journal). I have been using it to sync my notes across devices, and I’m impressed with the tool. I later discover the privacy function of the app so huge bonus for me as well :rocket:

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## Post 3 by @ikelatomig — 2022-12-27T04:12:02Z

What clippers do you use though ?

I am using Obsidian-Web in Chromium.

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## Post 4 by @robert — 2022-12-27T04:20:26Z

I’m using Obsidian on my Mac and iPhone. It helped me review some notes for my codes. It’s an easy copy and paste from VSCode. I set up the sync Vault and then I can later access my notes at home or work.

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## Post 5 by @ikelatomig — 2022-12-27T04:21:10Z

What do you mean by the Sync Vault ?

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## Post 6 by @robert — 2022-12-27T04:22:50Z

Obsidian has the Obsidian Sync function that allows you to connect to your Vault from different devices.

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## Post 7 by @ikelatomig — 2022-12-27T04:23:29Z

Is it just Encrypted or End-to-End Encrypted ?

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## Post 8 by @robert — 2022-12-27T04:26:35Z

I think it’s Encrypted. They didn’t mention much on the website [Obsidian Sync](https://obsidian.md/sync)

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## Post 11 by @ikelatomig — 2022-12-30T04:54:29Z

![image](//forum-uploads.privacyguidesusercontent.com/original/1X/535a8cddee6a681235ecfc4485c0a14c592d7862.png)

They mention is as End-to-End Encrypted in their [Pricing](https://obsidian.md/pricing) page.

But not anywhere else.

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## Post 12 by @anon20402919 — 2022-12-30T12:04:33Z

It’s like Joplin.  
Sync is end-to-end encrypted, but there isn’t encryption at rest on your device.

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## Post 13 by @ikelatomig — 2022-12-30T13:20:48Z

Joplin encrypts data at rest ?

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## Post 14 by @anon20402919 — 2022-12-30T13:40:47Z

No, Obsidian is like Joplin, there is no encryption at rest, for both.  
Joplin you can’t lock the app with a code/biometric, Obsidian, I think it’s possible now.

I only know Standard Notes that does encryption at rest, and it’s on notesnook roadmap, but no ETA for now.

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## Post 15 by @jonah — 2023-02-13T18:13:29Z

This discussion is continued here:

> [@Local Knowledgebase Tools (Obsidian, Logseq, Trilium)](https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/local-knowledgebase-tools-obsidian-logseq-trilium/11543/13):
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> Those three statement contradict each other. How giving people more options to chose will be against their interest on this case? If something, there are currently around 5 topics on this forums related to note-taking, that tells you the current options on the site don’t work for everybody. Very valid, but won´t work for everybody.

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## Post 16 by @jonah — 2023-02-13T18:13:32Z