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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Heptabase

The Heptabase 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.

Heptabase is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $8.99 per month, billed yearly ($107.88). 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 Heptabase

  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). Heptabase starts at $8.99 per month, billed yearly ($107.88).
    • Obsidian has a free plan. Heptabase does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Heptabase lists a web app.
    • Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Obsidian vs HeptabaseObsidian pricing and details

  2. DeepNotes

    End-to-end encrypted infinite canvas for nested notes

    • DeepNotes starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly ($47.88). Heptabase starts at $8.99 per month, billed yearly ($107.88).
    • DeepNotes has a free plan. Heptabase does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Heptabase lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Heptabase lists a browser extension.
    DeepNotes vs HeptabaseDeepNotes pricing and details

  3. Anytype

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

    • Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). Heptabase starts at $8.99 per month, billed yearly ($107.88).
    • Anytype has a free plan. Heptabase does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Heptabase lists a web app.
    • Only Heptabase lists a browser extension.
    Anytype pricing and details

  4. Inkdrop

    Markdown note app for developers with encrypted sync

    • Inkdrop starts at $8.31 per month, billed annually ($99.80 per year). Heptabase starts at $8.99 per month, billed yearly ($107.88).
    • Only Heptabase lists a web app.
    • Inkdrop is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Inkdrop also covers Markdown and web clipper.
    Inkdrop pricing and details

  5. Cryptee

    Encrypted documents, notes and photo storage from Estonia

    • Cryptee starts at €3 per month (10 GB). Heptabase starts at $8.99 per month, billed yearly ($107.88).
    • Cryptee has a free plan. Heptabase does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Heptabase lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Heptabase lists a browser extension.
    Cryptee pricing and details

  6. Lockbook

    Open-source encrypted notes app with Markdown and drawing

    • Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month. Heptabase starts at $8.99 per month, billed yearly ($107.88).
    • Lockbook has a free plan. Heptabase does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Heptabase lists a web app.
    • Only Heptabase lists a browser extension.
    Lockbook pricing and details

  7. 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). Heptabase starts at $8.99 per month, billed yearly ($107.88).
    • Joplin has a free plan. Heptabase does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Joplin is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Joplin also covers Markdown and web clipper.
    Joplin pricing and details

  8. Standard Notes

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

    • Standard Notes starts at $90 per year (Productivity). Heptabase starts at $8.99 per month, billed yearly ($107.88).
    • Standard Notes has a free plan. Heptabase does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Standard Notes is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Standard Notes also covers Markdown and web clipper.
    Standard Notes pricing and details

  9. Notesnook

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

    • Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). Heptabase starts at $8.99 per month, billed yearly ($107.88).
    • Notesnook has a free plan. Heptabase does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Notesnook is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Notesnook also covers Markdown and web clipper.
    Notesnook pricing and details

  10. SiYuan

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

    • SiYuan starts at $64 one-time payment (PRO Features). Heptabase starts at $8.99 per month, billed yearly ($107.88).
    • SiYuan has a free plan. Heptabase does not, though it has a free trial.
    • SiYuan is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • SiYuan also covers databases.
    SiYuan 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). Heptabase starts at $8.99 per month, billed yearly ($107.88).
    • Mimiri Notes has a free plan. Heptabase does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Heptabase 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

  12. FUTO Notes

    Local-first Markdown notes with self-hosted encrypted sync

    • FUTO Notes is free. Heptabase starts at $8.99 per month, billed yearly ($107.88).
    • FUTO Notes has a free plan. Heptabase does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Heptabase lists a web app.
    • Only Heptabase lists a browser extension.
    FUTO Notes pricing and details

Common questions

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

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

Is Heptabase end-to-end encrypted?

The Heptabase 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?

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