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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Fabric

The Fabric listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. 13 of the 169 other note-taking apps in this directory are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Fabric has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 (Plus). 12 of them are free or have a free plan.

13 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Fabric

  1. Inkdrop

    Markdown note app for developers with encrypted sync

    • Inkdrop starts at $8.31 per month, billed annually ($99.80 per year). Fabric starts at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 (Plus).
    • Fabric has a free plan. Inkdrop does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Fabric lists a web app.
    • Inkdrop is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Inkdrop pricing and details

  2. 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). Fabric starts at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 (Plus).
    • Only Fabric lists a web app.
    • Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Obsidian also covers Markdown and linked notes.
    Obsidian pricing and details

  3. 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). Fabric starts at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 (Plus).
    • Joplin is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Joplin also covers Markdown.
    • Fabric also covers meeting notes, AI search, whiteboard and file sync.
    Joplin pricing and details

  4. Standard Notes

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

    • Standard Notes starts at $90 per year (Productivity). Fabric starts at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 (Plus).
    • Standard Notes is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Standard Notes also covers Markdown.
    • Fabric also covers meeting notes, AI search, whiteboard and file sync.
    Standard Notes pricing and details

  5. Notesnook

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

    • Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). Fabric starts at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 (Plus).
    • Notesnook is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Notesnook also covers Markdown and linked notes.
    • Fabric also covers meeting notes, AI search, whiteboard and file sync.
    Notesnook pricing and details

  6. DeepNotes

    End-to-end encrypted infinite canvas for nested notes

    • DeepNotes starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly ($47.88). Fabric starts at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 (Plus).
    • Only Fabric lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Fabric lists a browser extension.
    • DeepNotes is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    DeepNotes pricing and details

  7. Notejoy

    Shared notes app for teams, with real-time editing

    • Notejoy starts at $5 per month, billed annually (Solo). Fabric starts at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 (Plus).
    • Only Fabric lists a Linux app.
    • Notejoy is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Fabric also covers meeting notes, AI search, whiteboard and file sync.
    Notejoy pricing and details

  8. Anytype

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

    • Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). Fabric starts at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 (Plus).
    • Only Fabric lists a web app.
    • Only Fabric lists a browser extension.
    • Anytype is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Anytype pricing and details

  9. SiYuan

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

    • SiYuan starts at $64 one-time payment (PRO Features). Fabric starts at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 (Plus).
    • SiYuan is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • SiYuan also covers linked notes and databases.
    • Fabric also covers meeting notes, AI search, whiteboard, web clipper and file sync.
    SiYuan pricing and details

  10. Cryptee

    Encrypted documents, notes and photo storage from Estonia

    • Cryptee starts at €3 per month (10 GB). Fabric starts at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 (Plus).
    • Only Fabric lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Fabric lists a browser extension.
    • Cryptee is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Cryptee pricing and details

  11. Lockbook

    Open-source encrypted notes app with Markdown and drawing

    • Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month. Fabric starts at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 (Plus).
    • Only Fabric lists a web app.
    • Only Fabric lists a browser extension.
    • Lockbook is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Lockbook pricing and details

  12. 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). Fabric starts at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 (Plus).
    • Only Fabric lists a browser extension.
    • Mimiri Notes is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Fabric also covers meeting notes, AI search, whiteboard, web clipper and file sync.
    Mimiri Notes pricing and details

1 more that are end-to-end encrypted

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Common questions

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

Yes. Inkdrop, Obsidian, Joplin, Standard Notes, Notesnook, DeepNotes, Notejoy, Anytype and 5 more are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Is Fabric end-to-end encrypted?

The Fabric 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, Joplin, Standard Notes, Notesnook, DeepNotes, Notejoy, Anytype, SiYuan and 4 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 Nov 12, 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 Fabric: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.