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Lockbook alternatives

Lockbook compared with 6 alternatives: Standard Notes, Notesnook, Cryptee, Joplin, Obsidian and 1 more.

Lockbook has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99 per month. All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
LockbookThis toolFree plan · from $2.99/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Standard NotesFree plan · from $90/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
NotesnookFree plan · from $1.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
CrypteeFree plan · from €3/moYesWeb
JoplinFree plan · from €2.40/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
ObsidianFree plan · from $4/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Mimiri NotesFree plan · from $1.20/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

How each one differs from Lockbook

  1. Standard Notes

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

    • Standard Notes starts at $90 per year (Productivity). Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month.
    • Only Standard Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Standard Notes lists a browser extension.
    • Standard Notes also covers web clipper.

    Suits: Private notes that the provider cannot read

    Standard Notes vs LockbookStandard Notes 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). Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month.
    • Only Notesnook lists a web app.
    • Only Notesnook lists a browser extension.
    • Notesnook also covers linked notes and web clipper.

    Suits: People who want notes the provider cannot read

    Notesnook vs LockbookNotesnook pricing and details

  3. Cryptee

    Encrypted documents, notes and photo storage from Estonia

    • Cryptee starts at €3 per month (10 GB). Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month.
    • Only Cryptee lists a web app.
    • Only Lockbook lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Lockbook is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Cryptee also covers linked notes and documents.

    Suits: Private journals and notes that the provider cannot read

    Cryptee vs LockbookCryptee 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). Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month.
    • Only Joplin lists a web app.
    • Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
    • Joplin also covers web clipper.

    Suits: People who want open source notes synced through their own storage

    Joplin vs LockbookJoplin pricing and details

  5. 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). Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month.
    • Only Obsidian lists a browser extension.
    • Lockbook is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Obsidian also covers linked notes and whiteboard.

    Suits: People who want their notes as plain Markdown files they control

    Obsidian vs LockbookObsidian pricing and details

  6. 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). Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month.
    • Only Mimiri Notes lists a web app.
    • Lockbook also covers Markdown.

    Suits: Confidential notes and credentials the provider cannot read

    Mimiri Notes vs LockbookMimiri Notes pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Lockbook

  • The free plan holds 25 MB. The only paid plan is 30 GB for $2.99 a month, bought inside the app.
  • The secret key is the only way into an account and cannot be recovered if it is lost.
  • There is no web app: the site lists native apps for iOS, macOS, Windows, Linux and Android, and a CLI.
  • The site says the product is in its infancy; document history, comments and a browser clipper are listed as coming soon.
Lockbook pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Lockbook?

The alternatives to Lockbook in this directory are Standard Notes, Notesnook, Cryptee, Joplin, Obsidian and Mimiri Notes. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Lockbook.

Is there a free alternative to Lockbook?

Yes. Standard Notes, Notesnook, Cryptee, Joplin, Obsidian and Mimiri Notes have a free plan alongside paid ones.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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