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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to DEVONthink

The DEVONthink 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.

DEVONthink is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates. 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 DEVONthink

  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). DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates.
    • Obsidian has a free plan. DEVONthink does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Obsidian lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only DEVONthink lists a web app.
    Obsidian vs DEVONthinkObsidian 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). DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates.
    • Notesnook has a free plan. DEVONthink does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Notesnook lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Notesnook is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Notesnook pricing and details

  3. Inkdrop

    Markdown note app for developers with encrypted sync

    • Inkdrop starts at $8.31 per month, billed annually ($99.80 per year). DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates.
    • Only Inkdrop lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only DEVONthink lists a web app.
    • Inkdrop is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Inkdrop pricing and details

  4. 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). DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates.
    • Joplin has a free plan. DEVONthink does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Joplin lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Joplin is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Joplin pricing and details

  5. Standard Notes

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

    • Standard Notes starts at $90 per year (Productivity). DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates.
    • Standard Notes has a free plan. DEVONthink does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Standard Notes lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Standard Notes is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Standard Notes pricing and details

  6. SiYuan

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

    • SiYuan starts at $64 one-time payment (PRO Features). DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates.
    • SiYuan has a free plan. DEVONthink does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only SiYuan lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • SiYuan is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    SiYuan pricing and details

  7. Cryptee

    Encrypted documents, notes and photo storage from Estonia

    • Cryptee starts at €3 per month (10 GB). DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates.
    • Cryptee has a free plan. DEVONthink does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only DEVONthink lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only DEVONthink lists a browser extension.
    Cryptee pricing and details

  8. FUTO Notes

    Local-first Markdown notes with self-hosted encrypted sync

    • FUTO Notes is free. DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates.
    • FUTO Notes has a free plan. DEVONthink does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only FUTO Notes lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only DEVONthink lists a web app.
    FUTO Notes pricing and details

  9. Anytype

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

    • Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates.
    • Anytype has a free plan. DEVONthink does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Anytype lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only DEVONthink lists a web app.
    Anytype pricing and details

  10. Lockbook

    Open-source encrypted notes app with Markdown and drawing

    • Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month. DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates.
    • Lockbook has a free plan. DEVONthink does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Lockbook lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only DEVONthink lists a web app.
    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). DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates.
    • Mimiri Notes has a free plan. DEVONthink does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Mimiri Notes lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only DEVONthink lists a browser extension.
    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). DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates.
    • DeepNotes has a free plan. DEVONthink does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only DeepNotes lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only DEVONthink lists an iOS app.
    DeepNotes pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an end-to-end encrypted alternative to DEVONthink?

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

Is DEVONthink end-to-end encrypted?

The DEVONthink listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

Obsidian, Notesnook, Joplin, Standard Notes, SiYuan, Cryptee, FUTO Notes, Anytype 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 DEVONthink: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.