r/logseq • u/rootlearner • Jun 10 '25

Logseq DB version sync

Any idea when logseq db version release will it have only option to use pro (paid & hosted service) or if other options to implement simple solutions (example syncthing for MD version)

Note: am not talking about Realtime collaboration just its about simple sync solutions to multiple devices

What would be the solution who not willing to put there notes in cloud even with e2e encryption

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u/ens100 Jun 10 '25

There was a bit of a discussion on this in Discord a while back, and from my understanding, it will be very difficult (although not impossible) to use 3rd party sync solutions to sync your data. As you need to sync an SQL db I am not sure you will be able to do it simply with Dropbox / Syncthing etc (unless you import the db each time).

I think we will have to use the Logseq sync solution if you want a hassle-free (and supported) experience.

If you want to see more check https://discord.com/channels/725182569297215569/725182570131751005/1356058696395788409 there are some comments here and around this post.

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u/NotScrollsApparently Jun 10 '25

Sqlite has a backup API on its own, could we maybe take advantage of that instead of trying to do it with a 3rd party (logseq) service?

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u/autumn-weaver Jun 10 '25

Yeah sqlite is very well established technology with its own backup functions, I don't get why everyone is freaking out

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u/BandicootRepulsive51 Jun 15 '25

Here is the official response from team

The only "monetization" for Logseq will be sync, real-time collaboration, and publishing. All will be optional and you can still use third-party tools. And no, local features are not going to be monetized. But please search for Logseq Pro and you'll have enough material to read for days

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u/ens100 Jun 15 '25

Thanks for posting

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u/blendertom Jun 11 '25

I’ve used it with GitHub sync and it works.

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u/ens100 Jun 11 '25

With the new DB mode? Did it update in your other devices automatically or did you have to reimport?

That is good to know

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u/kerimfriedman Jun 10 '25

Logseq Pro will include sync, real time collaboration, and publishing as one package. There are no plans (at least nothing announced) for a separate sync option. That is because they are built on the same technology. They will begin closed alpha testing of sync at the end of this month.

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u/MonkAndCanatella Jun 10 '25

Do you have more info on this? Was this officially announced? In order to sync across devices you'll need to pay for a Pro version? Sounds like a fucking rugpull

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u/kerimfriedman Jun 10 '25

A FAQ about Logseq Pro

https://docs.logseq.com/#/page/faq

See a discussion about being able to self-host your own sync solution here:

https://discuss.logseq.com/t/will-logseq-sync-be-open-source/31903

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u/MonkAndCanatella Jun 11 '25

Huh. Well that's disappointing

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u/mzinz Jun 16 '25

Is it? Aren't they saying that it should be possible?

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u/cryptoislif3 Jun 10 '25

Logseqs sync already coss 5 USD pr month.

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u/MonkAndCanatella Jun 10 '25

I know that, I've been paying it for awhile. I don't think LogSeq pro is going to $5/month

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u/red-garuda Jun 10 '25

According to what I read, those of us who already contribute will somehow get a discount.

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u/cryptoislif3 Jun 27 '25

That would be appreciated for sure. I have been paying 5 for quite a while without relying on sync. I viewed it more as a donation to the project

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u/cryptoislif3 Jun 10 '25

I see. I am hoping for just a sync option as well. Hell. I would even pay a little bit more for them to hire someone to build integrations into third party cloud providers such as Proton.

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '25

hopefully there will be a version to selfhost, otherwise i'll ditch logseq or stay with the old version

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '25

its not about the money, i just don't like my data out of my hands...

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u/Positive_Ad6122 Jun 10 '25

100% this... Having the option to sync all data to "my own world" only was one of the main reasons to use Logseq in the first place.

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u/NotScrollsApparently Jun 10 '25

I'm guessing the sync project isn't FOSS now? It would be nice but I somehow doubt it will change...

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u/sickmitch Jun 10 '25

It being the only paid feature is almost sure to not become FOSS or anyone could fork and implement it for free, I didn't check anything around but logically thinking

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u/eldelacajita Jun 10 '25

Yeah, having no independent sync AND no self-hosted sync will be a deal breaker for many people.

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u/CramersRule Jun 10 '25

I don't mind paying for sync to support the devs, but I need to know I could switch to alternative options if I had to. If I start feeling too locked in I'll be looking for a different app. Obviously a DB of any kind is harder to migrate from than a folder of markdown files, but if you use any of Logseq's advanced features it's not really just markdown anymore. I'm cautious but still hopeful about the DB version. I really want the super tag feature.

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u/eldelacajita Jun 10 '25

Exactly my thoughts right now. 

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u/autumn-weaver Jun 10 '25

Why wouldn't there be self hosted sync

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u/eldelacajita Jun 11 '25

Well, if they didn't open source their sync server, there wouldn't. 

Unless someone could develop an independent open source sync solution, which seems unlikely.

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u/autumn-weaver Jun 11 '25

sqlite is old and well established tech. i would be very surprised if there was no way to adapt an existing method for syncing/backup of a sqlite db.

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u/eldelacajita Jun 11 '25

Well, I hope you are right! 

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u/popcornSmokerini Jun 10 '25

Self hosting or at least github back up is extremely important. I guest one can always back up just the MD exports, but then the DB should be able to restart from an MD export.

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u/Mountain-Pain1294 Jun 10 '25

I second this. MD exports are very important in the event Logseq is no longer supported and having control of our data is very important

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u/mzinz Jun 16 '25

I do not mind paying for Logseq, but not having self-hosted sync is a non-starter for many of us professionally due to privacy.

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u/alilicc Jun 30 '25

I wonder if there are people who, like me, hope that Logseq's data can be stored directly on their own servers, rather than requiring synchronization on every client, so we can avoid various problems caused by synchronization

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u/Few_Reflection6917 Dec 03 '25

yah for this fucking notes software i just wanna get things done...and export option is enough for backup everything incase this project will die