Capacities alternatives · Note-Taking
End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Capacities
The Capacities 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.
Capacities has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 per month, billed yearly. 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 Capacities
- Free plan · from $4/mo
Anytype
Local-first, end-to-end encrypted workspace for notes and data
- Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Only Capacities lists a web app.
- Only Capacities lists a browser extension.
- Anytype is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $4/mo
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). Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Only Capacities lists a web app.
- Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Obsidian also covers Markdown and whiteboard.
- Free trial · from $8.31/mo
Inkdrop
Markdown note app for developers with encrypted sync
- Inkdrop starts at $8.31 per month, billed annually ($99.80 per year). Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Capacities has a free plan. Inkdrop does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Capacities lists a web app.
- Inkdrop is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from €2.40/mo
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). Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Joplin is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Joplin also covers Markdown.
- Capacities also covers linked notes and daily notes.
- Free plan · from $90/yr
Standard Notes
End-to-end encrypted notes app with open source clients
- Standard Notes starts at $90 per year (Productivity). Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Standard Notes is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Standard Notes also covers Markdown.
- Capacities also covers linked notes and daily notes.
- Free plan · from $1.99/mo
Notesnook
Open source, end-to-end encrypted notes on every platform
- Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Notesnook is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Notesnook also covers Markdown.
- Capacities also covers daily notes.
- Free plan · from €3/mo
Cryptee
Encrypted documents, notes and photo storage from Estonia
- Cryptee starts at €3 per month (10 GB). Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Only Capacities lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Capacities lists a browser extension.
- Cryptee is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $64 one-time
SiYuan
Open-source, local-first notes built on linked content blocks
- SiYuan starts at $64 one-time payment (PRO Features). Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
- SiYuan is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- SiYuan also covers databases.
- Capacities also covers web clipper and daily notes.
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Lockbook
Open-source encrypted notes app with Markdown and drawing
- Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month. Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Only Capacities lists a web app.
- Only Capacities lists a browser extension.
- Lockbook is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $1.20/mo
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). Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Only Capacities lists a browser extension.
- Mimiri Notes is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Capacities also covers linked notes, web clipper and daily notes.
- Free
FUTO Notes
Local-first Markdown notes with self-hosted encrypted sync
- FUTO Notes is free. Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Only Capacities lists a web app.
- Only Capacities lists a browser extension.
- FUTO Notes is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
DeepNotes
End-to-end encrypted infinite canvas for nested notes
- DeepNotes starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly ($47.88). Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Only Capacities lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Capacities lists a browser extension.
- DeepNotes is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Common questions
Is there an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Capacities?
Yes. Anytype, Obsidian, Inkdrop, Joplin, Standard Notes, Notesnook, Cryptee, SiYuan and 4 more are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.
Is Capacities end-to-end encrypted?
The Capacities listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. The listing was checked on Oct 4, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these note-taking apps are free?
Anytype, Obsidian, Joplin, Standard Notes, Notesnook, Cryptee, SiYuan, Lockbook 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 Capacities: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.