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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Bike Outliner

The Bike Outliner listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. 12 of the 146 other note-taking apps in this directory are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Bike Outliner has a free plan. Paid plans start at $29.99 one-time license, or $19.99 per year on the Mac App Store. 11 of them are free or have a free plan.

12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Bike Outliner

  1. Obsidian

    Markdown note-taking app that keeps your files on your device

    • Obsidian starts at $4 per user / month, billed annually (Sync Standard add-on). Bike Outliner starts at $29.99 one-time license, or $19.99 per year on the Mac App Store.
    • Only Obsidian lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Obsidian lists a browser extension.
    • Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Obsidian pricing and details

  2. Anytype

    Local-first, end-to-end encrypted workspace for notes and data

    • Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). Bike Outliner starts at $29.99 one-time license, or $19.99 per year on the Mac App Store.
    • Only Anytype lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Anytype is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Bike Outliner can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Anytype pricing and details

  3. SiYuan

    Open-source, local-first notes built on linked content blocks

    • SiYuan starts at $64 one-time payment (PRO Features). Bike Outliner starts at $29.99 one-time license, or $19.99 per year on the Mac App Store.
    • Only SiYuan lists a web app.
    • Only SiYuan lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only SiYuan lists a browser extension.
    SiYuan pricing and details

  4. FUTO Notes

    Local-first Markdown notes with self-hosted encrypted sync

    • FUTO Notes is free. Bike Outliner starts at $29.99 one-time license, or $19.99 per year on the Mac App Store.
    • Only FUTO Notes lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • FUTO Notes is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Bike Outliner can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    FUTO Notes pricing and details

  5. Joplin

    Open source Markdown notes with sync through a service you choose

    • Joplin starts at 2.40€ per month, billed yearly at 28.69€ (Joplin Cloud Basic). Bike Outliner starts at $29.99 one-time license, or $19.99 per year on the Mac App Store.
    • Only Joplin lists a web app.
    • Only Joplin lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
    Joplin pricing and details

  6. Standard Notes

    End-to-end encrypted notes app with open source clients

    • Standard Notes starts at $90 per year (Productivity). Bike Outliner starts at $29.99 one-time license, or $19.99 per year on the Mac App Store.
    • Only Standard Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Standard Notes lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Standard Notes lists a browser extension.
    Standard Notes pricing and details

  7. Notesnook

    Open source, end-to-end encrypted notes on every platform

    • Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). Bike Outliner starts at $29.99 one-time license, or $19.99 per year on the Mac App Store.
    • Only Notesnook lists a web app.
    • Only Notesnook lists Windows, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • Only Notesnook lists a browser extension.
    Notesnook pricing and details

  8. Inkdrop

    Markdown note app for developers with encrypted sync

    • Inkdrop starts at $8.31 per month, billed annually ($99.80 per year). Bike Outliner starts at $29.99 one-time license, or $19.99 per year on the Mac App Store.
    • Bike Outliner has a free plan. Inkdrop does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Inkdrop lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Inkdrop lists a browser extension.
    Inkdrop pricing and details

  9. Cryptee

    Encrypted documents, notes and photo storage from Estonia

    • Cryptee starts at €3 per month (10 GB). Bike Outliner starts at $29.99 one-time license, or $19.99 per year on the Mac App Store.
    • Only Cryptee lists a web app.
    • Only Bike Outliner lists a macOS app.
    • Cryptee is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Cryptee pricing and details

  10. Lockbook

    Open-source encrypted notes app with Markdown and drawing

    • Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month. Bike Outliner starts at $29.99 one-time license, or $19.99 per year on the Mac App Store.
    • Only Lockbook lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Lockbook is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Bike Outliner can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Lockbook pricing and details

  11. Mimiri Notes

    End-to-end encrypted notes in a tree, with encrypted sharing

    • Mimiri Notes starts at $1.20 per month, or $12 per year (Tier 1). Bike Outliner starts at $29.99 one-time license, or $19.99 per year on the Mac App Store.
    • Only Mimiri Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Mimiri Notes lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Mimiri Notes is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Mimiri Notes pricing and details

  12. DeepNotes

    End-to-end encrypted infinite canvas for nested notes

    • DeepNotes starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly ($47.88). Bike Outliner starts at $29.99 one-time license, or $19.99 per year on the Mac App Store.
    • Only DeepNotes lists a web app.
    • Only DeepNotes lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • DeepNotes is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    DeepNotes pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Bike Outliner?

Yes. Obsidian, Anytype, SiYuan, FUTO Notes, Joplin, Standard Notes, Notesnook, Inkdrop and 4 more are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Is Bike Outliner end-to-end encrypted?

The Bike Outliner listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

Obsidian, Anytype, SiYuan, FUTO Notes, Joplin, Standard Notes, Notesnook, Cryptee and 3 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Bike Outliner: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.