Notesnook
An open-source, end-to-end encrypted notes app positioned as a private Evernote alternative.
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About Notesnook
Notesnook is a notes app built so that only you can read your notes: everything is end-to-end encrypted on your device, and both the apps and the sync server are open source. It offers a rich-text editor with tables, checklists, code blocks and attachments, notebooks and tags, note locking, an app lock, version history, web clipping and publishing a note as a link. The free plan includes unlimited notes on unlimited devices, while paid plans add more storage, larger files, more notebooks and extra features, with a 14-day trial and a long-term plan option. It runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS and the web, and you can self-host the sync server. The trade-offs are that encryption limits server-side features such as full collaboration, and some organising features are capped on the free plan. It suits people who want an Evernote-style app without giving up privacy.
Best for: Privacy-conscious users who want an encrypted, Evernote-style notes app.
Pros and cons
What works
- End-to-end encrypted by default
- Apps and sync server are open source
- Free plan with unlimited notes and devices
- Rich editor with attachments
Why people leave
- Limited real-time collaboration
- Storage and notebooks capped on lower plans
- Fewer integrations than mainstream apps
Top Notesnook alternatives
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Joplin72.8Open-source notes with optional encryption and many sync choices.
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Anytype69.0Encrypted, local-first workspace with objects and relations.
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Standard Notes66.5A longer-running encrypted notes app with audited security.
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Obsidian61.9Local Markdown files with optional encrypted sync.
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Evernote58.3Feature-rich notebooks and search if encryption matters less.
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Notesnook: common questions
Is Notesnook free?
Notesnook has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: Unlimited notes (checked on Notesnook's own site).
Is Notesnook open source?
Yes. The source code is on GitHub at streetwriters/notesnook. You can also run it on your own server.
What platforms does Notesnook run on?
Notesnook is available for Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and Self-hosted.
What are the best alternatives to Notesnook?
The highest-ranked Notesnook alternatives right now are Joplin, Anytype and Standard Notes. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.