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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Google Keep

The Google Keep 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.

Google Keep has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). 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 Google Keep

  1. Inkdrop

    Markdown note app for developers with encrypted sync

    • Inkdrop starts at $8.31 per month, billed annually ($99.80 per year). Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Google Keep has a free plan. Inkdrop does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Inkdrop lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Google Keep lists a web app.
    Inkdrop 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). Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Anytype lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Google Keep lists a web app.
    • Only Google Keep lists a browser extension.
    Anytype 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). Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Joplin lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Joplin is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Joplin also covers Markdown.
    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). Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Standard Notes lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Standard Notes is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Standard Notes also covers Markdown.
    Standard Notes pricing and details

  5. Lockbook

    Open-source encrypted notes app with Markdown and drawing

    • Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month. Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Lockbook lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Google Keep lists a web app.
    • Only Google Keep lists a browser extension.
    Lockbook pricing and details

  6. 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). Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Obsidian lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Google Keep lists a web app.
    • Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Obsidian 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). Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Notesnook lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Notesnook is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Notesnook also covers Markdown and linked notes.
    Notesnook pricing and details

  8. Cryptee

    Encrypted documents, notes and photo storage from Estonia

    • Cryptee starts at €3 per month (10 GB). Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Google Keep lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Google Keep lists a browser extension.
    • Cryptee is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Cryptee pricing and details

  9. 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). Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Mimiri Notes lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Google Keep lists a browser extension.
    • Mimiri Notes is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Mimiri Notes pricing and details

  10. FUTO Notes

    Local-first Markdown notes with self-hosted encrypted sync

    • FUTO Notes is free. Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only FUTO Notes lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Google Keep lists a web app.
    • Only Google Keep lists a browser extension.
    FUTO Notes pricing and details

  11. DeepNotes

    End-to-end encrypted infinite canvas for nested notes

    • DeepNotes starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly ($47.88). Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only DeepNotes lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Google Keep lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Google Keep lists a browser extension.
    DeepNotes pricing and details

  12. SiYuan

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

    • SiYuan starts at $64 one-time payment (PRO Features). Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only SiYuan lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • SiYuan is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • SiYuan also covers linked notes and databases.
    SiYuan pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Google Keep?

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

Is Google Keep end-to-end encrypted?

The Google Keep 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?

Anytype, Joplin, Standard Notes, Lockbook, Obsidian, Notesnook, Cryptee, Mimiri Notes 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 Google Keep: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.