mymind alternatives · Note-Taking
End-to-end encrypted alternatives to mymind
The mymind 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.
mymind has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 per month (The Bookmarker). 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 mymind
- Free plan · from $1.99/mo
Notesnook
Open source, end-to-end encrypted notes on every platform
- Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). mymind starts at $4.99 per month (The Bookmarker).
- Only Notesnook lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Notesnook is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Notesnook also covers Markdown.
- Free trial · from $8.31/mo
Inkdrop
Markdown note app for developers with encrypted sync
- Inkdrop starts at $8.31 per month, billed annually ($99.80 per year). mymind starts at $4.99 per month (The Bookmarker).
- mymind has a free plan. Inkdrop does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Inkdrop lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only mymind lists a web app.
- Free plan · from $4/mo
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). mymind starts at $4.99 per month (The Bookmarker).
- Only Obsidian lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only mymind lists a web app.
- Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from €2.40/mo
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). mymind starts at $4.99 per month (The Bookmarker).
- Only Joplin lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Joplin is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Joplin also covers Markdown.
- Free plan · from $90/yr
Standard Notes
End-to-end encrypted notes app with open source clients
- Standard Notes starts at $90 per year (Productivity). mymind starts at $4.99 per month (The Bookmarker).
- Only Standard Notes lists 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.
- Free plan · from $64 one-time
SiYuan
Open-source, local-first notes built on linked content blocks
- SiYuan starts at $64 one-time payment (PRO Features). mymind starts at $4.99 per month (The Bookmarker).
- Only SiYuan lists Windows and Linux apps.
- SiYuan is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- SiYuan also covers databases.
- Free plan · from €3/mo
Cryptee
Encrypted documents, notes and photo storage from Estonia
- Cryptee starts at €3 per month (10 GB). mymind starts at $4.99 per month (The Bookmarker).
- Only mymind lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Only mymind lists a browser extension.
- Cryptee is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Notejoy
Shared notes app for teams, with real-time editing
- Notejoy starts at $5 per month, billed annually (Solo). mymind starts at $4.99 per month (The Bookmarker).
- Only Notejoy lists a Windows app.
- Notejoy is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- mymind also covers linked notes, read later, bookmarks and highlights.
- Free plan · from $4/mo
Anytype
Local-first, end-to-end encrypted workspace for notes and data
- Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). mymind starts at $4.99 per month (The Bookmarker).
- Only Anytype lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only mymind lists a web app.
- Only mymind lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Lockbook
Open-source encrypted notes app with Markdown and drawing
- Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month. mymind starts at $4.99 per month (The Bookmarker).
- Only Lockbook lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only mymind lists a web app.
- Only mymind lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $1.20/mo
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). mymind starts at $4.99 per month (The Bookmarker).
- Only Mimiri Notes lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only mymind lists a browser extension.
- Mimiri Notes is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free
FUTO Notes
Local-first Markdown notes with self-hosted encrypted sync
- FUTO Notes is free. mymind starts at $4.99 per month (The Bookmarker).
- Only FUTO Notes lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only mymind lists a web app.
- Only mymind lists a browser extension.
Common questions
Is there an end-to-end encrypted alternative to mymind?
Yes. Notesnook, Inkdrop, Obsidian, Joplin, Standard Notes, SiYuan, Cryptee, Notejoy and 5 more are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.
Is mymind end-to-end encrypted?
The mymind 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, SiYuan, Cryptee, Notejoy, Anytype 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 mymind: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.