# Firefox Sync Server

Firefox Sync Server is a self-hosted, Python-based server that syncs your Firefox bookmarks, passwords, open tabs, and browsing history across your devices so you control your own sync data. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub, Kubernetes (Helm) and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/590/firefox-sync-server

## Description

Firefox Sync Server is a self-hosted, Python-based server that syncs your Firefox bookmarks, passwords, open tabs, and browsing history across your devices so you control your own sync data.

## Platform availability

Available on 2 of 6 install platforms: Unraid, Helm.

## Health score

34/100 (Low), based on 4 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 0 (GitHub repository is archived)
- Popular: 66 (1,975 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 45 (2 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)
- Light to run: 60 (2 GB minimum RAM, runs on ARM)

## Links

- Documentation: https://github.com/crazy-max/docker-firefox-syncserver#readme
- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/crazymax/firefox-syncserver/
- Kubernetes (Helm): https://artifacthub.io/packages/helm/nicholaswilde/firefox-syncserver
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/firefox-syncserver-0lh6p0903etrot?q=firefox-syncserver
- GitHub: https://github.com/crazy-max/docker-firefox-syncserver

## FAQ

### What is Firefox Sync Server?

Firefox Sync Server is a self-hosted, Python-based server that syncs your Firefox bookmarks, passwords, open tabs, and browsing history across your devices so you control your own sync data. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub, Kubernetes (Helm) and Unraid.

### How do I install Firefox Sync Server?

Firefox Sync Server is available for Docker Hub, Kubernetes (Helm), Unraid. Each platform link on this page opens the official listing; first-install notes below cover common setup problems.

### What are the system requirements for Firefox Sync Server?

Minimum requirements: 2 GB RAM. ARM (e.g. Raspberry Pi) is supported.

### Is Firefox Sync Server open source and actively maintained?

Firefox Sync Server is open source under the MPL-2.0 license; its GitHub repository (mozilla-services/syncserver) has 1,975 stars; last commit 2023-08-30.

### Is Firefox Sync Server still maintained?

Not clearly: GitHub repository is archived. Its Our Local Host health score is 34/100 (Low), based on 4 of 4 factors.

### What are the best self-hosted alternatives to Firefox Sync Server?

Popular alternatives to Firefox Sync Server include Brave, Chromium, Falkon, Floorp, Google Chrome, Helium Browser. Each is compared on its own Our Local Host page.

## Alternatives

- Brave: The Brave browser(https://brave.com/) is a fast, private and secure web browser for PC, Mac and mobile.
- Chromium: Chromium(https://www.chromium.org/chromium-projects/) is an open-source browser project that aims to build a safer, faster, and more stable…
- Falkon: Falkon, formerly QupZilla, is a QtWebEngine based cross-platform web browser.
- Floorp: Open-source web browser built on Firefox, prioritizing privacy and anonymity while offering a Chromium-like interface, user customization,…
- Google Chrome: Web browser built on an open-source platform featuring multiple account support, integrated password manager, dark mode, real-time translat…
- Helium Browser: Chromium-based browser with preinstalled open-source blockers, default anti-tracking features, no data collection, full extension support,…
- LibreWolf: LibreWolf(https://librewolf.net/) is a custom and independent version of Firefox, with the primary goals of privacy, security and user free…
- Tor Browser: The Tor software protects you by bouncing your communications around a distributed network of relays run by volunteers all around the world…
- Vivaldi: Vivaldi(https://vivaldi.com/) is a Norwegian freeware, cross-platform web browser with a built-in email client developed by Vivaldi Technol…
- Waterfox: Waterfox is an open-source, privacy-focused browser based on the popular open source browser with a red panda as a mascot.
- Zen Browser: Privacy-centric, open-source browser with unique UI features like vertical tabs, Split View, and Zen Glance, focusing on security and tranq…
- ungoogled-chromium: Ungoogled Chromium(https://github.com/ungoogled-software/ungoogled-chromium) is Google Chromium, sans dependency on Google web services.

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