Notion alternatives · Note-Taking
End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Notion
The Notion 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.
Notion has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10 per member / month, billed yearly. 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 Notion
- 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). Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly.
- Only Anytype lists a Linux app.
- Only Notion lists a web app.
- Only Notion lists a browser extension.
- 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). Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly.
- Only Obsidian lists a Linux app.
- Only Notion lists a web app.
- Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- 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). Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly.
- Only SiYuan lists a Linux app.
- SiYuan is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- SiYuan also covers linked notes.
- 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). Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly.
- Notion has a free plan. Inkdrop does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Inkdrop lists a Linux app.
- Only Notion lists a web app.
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Lockbook
Open-source encrypted notes app with Markdown and drawing
- Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month. Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly.
- Only Lockbook lists a Linux app.
- Only Notion lists a web app.
- Only Notion lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
DeepNotes
End-to-end encrypted infinite canvas for nested notes
- DeepNotes starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly ($47.88). Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly.
- Only DeepNotes lists a Linux app.
- Only Notion lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Notion lists a browser extension.
- 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). Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly.
- Only Joplin lists a Linux app.
- Joplin is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Joplin also covers Markdown and web clipper.
- 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). Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly.
- Only Standard Notes lists a Linux app.
- 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.
- 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). Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly.
- Only Notesnook lists a Linux app.
- Notesnook is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Notesnook also covers Markdown, linked notes and web clipper.
- Free plan · from €3/mo
Cryptee
Encrypted documents, notes and photo storage from Estonia
- Cryptee starts at €3 per month (10 GB). Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly.
- Only Notion lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Notion lists a browser extension.
- Cryptee is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- 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). Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly.
- Only Mimiri Notes lists a Linux app.
- Only Notion 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. Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly.
- Only FUTO Notes lists a Linux app.
- Only Notion lists a web app.
- Only Notion lists a browser extension.
Common questions
Is there an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Notion?
Yes. Anytype, Obsidian, SiYuan, Inkdrop, Lockbook, DeepNotes, Joplin, Standard Notes and 4 more are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.
Is Notion end-to-end encrypted?
The Notion 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?
Anytype, Obsidian, SiYuan, Lockbook, DeepNotes, 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 Notion: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.