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Ginkgo wraps your Obsidian vault in instant protection. Save to push, diff versions, restore in one click.
Ginkgo Backup for Obsidian is a community plugin that provides instant push backup, line-level version diffing, and per-file restore. Free tier backs up 5 vaults locally; the $39 lifetime license unlocks unlimited vaults and cloud sync.
Ginkgo vs. Obsidian Sync
| Obsidian Sync | Ginkgo Backup | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage limit | 1–10 GB capped | Unlimited (your own storage) |
| Pricing | $4–10/month forever | $39 once. Done. |
| Version history | 1 year max | Unlimited. Forever. |
| Protection model | Scheduled sync | Instant push + scheduled backup |
| Privacy | E2E encrypted | Zero-knowledge. Keys stay with you. |
| Offline access | Internet required | 100% offline capable |
| Version diffing | Not supported | Line-level diff comparison |
| Per-file restore | Not supported | Restore any file to any version |
What you get
Obsidian community plugin, deeply integrated
Instant push
Auto-pushes to staging on save (on by default), 30s debounce, no waiting for full backup. Skips unchanged files. Offline edits cached and pushed on reconnect.
Version diffing
800px modal: version list on the left (size/delta/latest/first badges), line-level diff on the right with 3 lines of context, unchanged lines folded.
Per-file restore
Preview file content before restoring (up to 100 lines), confirm to overwrite. Also supports restoring deleted files.
Timeline view
Right sidebar shows vault protection timeline, grouped by date. Each snapshot shows file count, size, new/changed counts at a glance.
7 commands + context menus
Command palette: backup now, push current file, timeline, file history, check status, configure source, open app. Right-click any file for version history.
Live status bar
Status bar shows connection state, file count, last backup time. Click for quick menu: backup, push, timeline, status.
Get protected in 3 steps
Install Ginkgo Backup desktop
Download and launch the desktop app. Add your vault as a backup source.
Install the Obsidian plugin
Search 'Ginkgo' in Community Plugins. Enter API Token, one-click repo config.
That's it. You're protected.
Instant push is on by default — save and it's protected. Right-click any file for version history.
Frequently asked questions
Is Obsidian backup free?
Is the Obsidian community plugin free?
Will Ginkgo modify my existing vault files?
Can I access backups offline?
Which Obsidian versions are supported?
What's the difference between free and lifetime for Obsidian?
Your second brain deserves a safety net.
Free tier backs up 5 vaults locally with instant push, line-level diff, and per-file restore included. $39 lifetime unlocks unlimited vaults and cloud sync.