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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Keep It

The Keep It 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.

Keep It is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $2.99 in-app subscription on the Mac App Store (billing period not labelled). 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 Keep It

  1. Notesnook

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

    • Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). Keep It starts at $2.99 in-app subscription on the Mac App Store (billing period not labelled).
    • Notesnook has a free plan. Keep It does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Notesnook lists a web app.
    • Only Notesnook lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    Notesnook 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). Keep It starts at $2.99 in-app subscription on the Mac App Store (billing period not labelled).
    • Obsidian has a free plan. Keep It does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Obsidian lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    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). Keep It starts at $2.99 in-app subscription on the Mac App Store (billing period not labelled).
    • Joplin has a free plan. Keep It does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Joplin lists a web app.
    • Only Joplin lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    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). Keep It starts at $2.99 in-app subscription on the Mac App Store (billing period not labelled).
    • Standard Notes has a free plan. Keep It does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Standard Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Standard Notes lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    Standard Notes pricing and details

  5. Inkdrop

    Markdown note app for developers with encrypted sync

    • Inkdrop starts at $8.31 per month, billed annually ($99.80 per year). Keep It starts at $2.99 in-app subscription on the Mac App Store (billing period not labelled).
    • Only Inkdrop lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Inkdrop is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Keep It can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Inkdrop pricing and details

  6. Cryptee

    Encrypted documents, notes and photo storage from Estonia

    • Cryptee starts at €3 per month (10 GB). Keep It starts at $2.99 in-app subscription on the Mac App Store (billing period not labelled).
    • Cryptee has a free plan. Keep It does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Cryptee lists a web app.
    • Only Keep It lists macOS and iOS apps.
    Cryptee pricing and details

  7. SiYuan

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

    • SiYuan starts at $64 one-time payment (PRO Features). Keep It starts at $2.99 in-app subscription on the Mac App Store (billing period not labelled).
    • SiYuan has a free plan. Keep It does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only SiYuan lists a web app.
    • Only SiYuan lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    SiYuan pricing and details

  8. Lockbook

    Open-source encrypted notes app with Markdown and drawing

    • Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month. Keep It starts at $2.99 in-app subscription on the Mac App Store (billing period not labelled).
    • Lockbook has a free plan. Keep It does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Lockbook lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Keep It lists a browser extension.
    Lockbook pricing and details

  9. FUTO Notes

    Local-first Markdown notes with self-hosted encrypted sync

    • FUTO Notes is free. Keep It starts at $2.99 in-app subscription on the Mac App Store (billing period not labelled).
    • FUTO Notes has a free plan. Keep It does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only FUTO Notes lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Keep It lists a browser extension.
    FUTO Notes pricing and details

  10. Notejoy

    Shared notes app for teams, with real-time editing

    • Notejoy starts at $5 per month, billed annually (Solo). Keep It starts at $2.99 in-app subscription on the Mac App Store (billing period not labelled).
    • Notejoy has a free plan. Keep It does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Notejoy lists a web app.
    • Only Notejoy lists Windows and Android apps.
    Notejoy pricing and details

  11. Anytype

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

    • Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). Keep It starts at $2.99 in-app subscription on the Mac App Store (billing period not labelled).
    • Anytype has a free plan. Keep It does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Anytype lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Keep It lists a browser extension.
    Anytype 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). Keep It starts at $2.99 in-app subscription on the Mac App Store (billing period not labelled).
    • Mimiri Notes has a free plan. Keep It does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Mimiri Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Mimiri Notes lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    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 Keep It?

Yes. Notesnook, Obsidian, Joplin, Standard Notes, Inkdrop, Cryptee, SiYuan, Lockbook and 5 more are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Is Keep It end-to-end encrypted?

The Keep It 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?

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