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Cryptee alternatives

Cryptee compared with 5 alternatives: Standard Notes, Notesnook, Lockbook, Mimiri Notes and Joplin.

Cryptee has a free plan. Paid plans start at €3 per month (10 GB). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
CrypteeThis toolFree plan · from €3/moYesWeb
Standard NotesFree plan · from $90/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
NotesnookFree plan · from $1.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
LockbookFree plan · from $2.99/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Mimiri NotesFree plan · from $1.20/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
JoplinFree plan · from €2.40/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

How each one differs from Cryptee

  1. Standard Notes

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

    • Standard Notes starts at $90 per year (Productivity). Cryptee starts at €3 per month (10 GB).
    • Only Standard Notes lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Standard Notes lists a browser extension.
    • Standard Notes is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Standard Notes also covers web clipper.

    Suits: Private notes that the provider cannot read

    Standard Notes vs CrypteeStandard Notes pricing and details

  2. Notesnook

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

    • Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). Cryptee starts at €3 per month (10 GB).
    • Only Notesnook lists Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • Only Notesnook lists a browser extension.
    • Notesnook is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Notesnook also covers web clipper.

    Suits: People who want notes the provider cannot read

    Notesnook vs CrypteeNotesnook pricing and details

  3. Lockbook

    Open-source encrypted notes app with Markdown and drawing

    • Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month. Cryptee starts at €3 per month (10 GB).
    • Only Lockbook lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Cryptee lists a web app.
    • Lockbook is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Cryptee also covers linked notes and documents.

    Suits: People who want notes and files the provider cannot read

    Lockbook vs CrypteeLockbook pricing and details

  4. 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). Cryptee starts at €3 per month (10 GB).
    • Only Mimiri Notes lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Mimiri Notes is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Cryptee also covers Markdown, linked notes and documents.

    Suits: Confidential notes and credentials the provider cannot read

    Mimiri Notes vs CrypteeMimiri 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). Cryptee starts at €3 per month (10 GB).
    • Only Joplin lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
    • Joplin is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Joplin also covers web clipper.

    Suits: People who want open source notes synced through their own storage

    Joplin vs CrypteeJoplin pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Cryptee

  • There are no native or app-store apps: it is a progressive web app installed from the browser, and iOS Lockdown Mode has to be turned off for the site.
  • The free plan stops at 100 MB; paid plans are sold by storage size and priced only in euros.
  • The client apps are open source, but the backend is not published and the service cannot be run on your own server.
Cryptee pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Cryptee?

The alternatives to Cryptee in this directory are Standard Notes, Notesnook, Lockbook, Mimiri Notes and Joplin. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Cryptee.

Is there a free alternative to Cryptee?

Yes. Standard Notes, Notesnook, Lockbook, Mimiri Notes and Joplin have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Cryptee alternatives work on Windows?

The Cryptee listing does not include a Windows app. Standard Notes, Notesnook, Lockbook, Mimiri Notes and Joplin list one.

Which Cryptee alternatives work on macOS?

The Cryptee listing does not include a macOS app. Standard Notes, Notesnook, Lockbook, Mimiri Notes and Joplin list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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