Standard Notes Alternatives

Standard Notes is described as 'An end-to-end encrypted note-taking by Proton. Offline access, unlimited sync across devices, tagging, passcode and biometric security, plus advanced premium privacy features' and is a leading Note-taking tool in the security & privacy category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Standard Notes for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Web-based, Windows, Android and Linux apps. The best Standard Notes alternative is Obsidian, which is free. Other great apps like Standard Notes are Joplin, Logseq, Anytype and Notion.

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Standard Notes alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools, but if you're looking for Todo List Managers or Task Management Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Standard Notes.
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  1. Introducing Safety Note+: Keep Your Most Private Notes Secure

    Have you ever experienced the frustration of lending someone your phone, only to have them intrude on your personal information? We understand the discomfort that comes with it. That's why we created Safety Note+.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  2. Caliu icon
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    Caliu is a local-first markdown notes app for people who write, with live formatting, hashtags that become nested tags, reminders on notes, and invisible sync across web, iOS, iPadOS and macOS.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Online
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  3. Dark Note icon
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    Dark Note offers a wide range of features for taking notes, creating checklists, and keeping track of your budget. Its simple and elegant user interface makes it easy to use and navigate, allowing you to quickly and easily create and manage your notes + checklists.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  4. DumbPad icon
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    A stupid simple, no auth (unless you want it!), modern notepad application with auto-save functionality and dark mode support.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Node.JS
    • Docker Hub
    • YunoHost
    • Docker
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  5. This app/script allows you to take notes in the Linux console and organize them using a simple command. The notes will be available in any terminal and bash session.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  6. Criene icon
     1 like

    Criene is an AI execution engine that automates goal planning and enforces discipline through high-stakes gamification and data-driven behavioral auditing.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
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  7. Browser tabs and research rarely stay organized across sessions. Workspace Pro keeps both in one local-first Chrome extension: project workspaces for tabs, a personal Wiki for pages you want to keep, and optional AI when you need it.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
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  8. Kraa.io icon
     2 likes

    Kraa is for writing., It's a note-taking app, a text editor, a messaging app, a story book, a community hub, a shared document, a blogging platform, a family board, ...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  9. Notetask icon
     2 likes

    A simple application for creating and organizing task lists, offering essential features for efficient task management, similar to Notepad in its simplicity and functionality.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Fedora
    • Debian
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  10. Topilo Notes icon
     5 likes

    Capture thousands of thoughts and make them all useful. A notes app reimagined for handling your every thought and idea while making it easy to process, organize and review them later.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Online
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  11. Cimanote icon
     1 like

    AI connects and organizes notes across your entire library, recommends structure, finds info in text and images, syncs offline across unlimited devices, opens instantly, imports Evernote data, and exports to multiple formats while ensuring user data ownership.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  12. Citronote icon
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    Citronote is a note-taking application for Windows that allows you to create Markdown, Scrap, ToDo, and Plaintext notes.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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