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Understanding sync times: How fast your tasks update across platforms

How fast do your tasks sync between platforms? Learn about Pleexy's sync times and the difference between instant and cache-based updates.

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Written by Jorge Enrique
Updated over 3 weeks ago

How Pleexy syncs your tasks

When you connect two platforms with Pleexy, your tasks need to travel between them. The speed of this process depends on how each platform allows us to check for changes - either through instant notifications (webhooks) or by regularly checking for updates (cache sync).

Two types of sync methods

Webhooks (Instant sync)

Think of webhooks like getting a text message the moment something happens. When you complete a task, the platform immediately tells Pleexy "Hey, something changed!" This means updates happen within seconds.

Cache sync (Regular check-ins)

Cache sync is like checking your mailbox at regular intervals. Pleexy visits each platform every few minutes to see if anything has changed. It's still fast, but not instant.

Sync times by platform

Platform

Sync Method

Sync Time

Todoist

Webhooks

Instant (within seconds)

Trello

Webhooks

Instant (within seconds)

Microsoft To Do

Cache sync

1.0 minute

ClickUp

Partial webhooks

5.0 minutes

Notion

Partial webhooks

0.5 minutes

Google Tasks

Cache sync

1.0 minute

Asana

Cache sync

0.5 minutes

Outlook

Cache sync

0.5 minutes

Basecamp

Cache sync

0.5 minutes

JIRA

Cache sync

0.5 minutes

Zendesk

Cache sync

0.5 minutes

Monday

Cache sync

0.5 minutes

Evernote

Cache sync

2.0 minutes

OneNote

Cache sync

2.5 minutes

What this means for you

  • Fastest sync: Todoist and Trello connections update almost immediately

  • Quick sync: Most platforms update within 30 seconds to 1 minute

  • Slightly longer: OneNote and Evernote take a bit more time due to their complex data structure

Why different times?

Each platform has its own rules about how third-party apps like Pleexy can access information. Some platforms offer instant notifications, while others require us to check periodically. We use the fastest method available for each platform.

Questions?

If you notice sync times taking longer than expected, don't hesitate to reach out to our support team!

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