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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to QOwnNotes

The QOwnNotes 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.

QOwnNotes is free to use. 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 QOwnNotes

  1. 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). QOwnNotes is free.
    • Only Joplin lists a web app.
    • Only Joplin lists an iOS app.
    • Joplin is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Joplin vs QOwnNotesJoplin 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). QOwnNotes is free.
    • Only Obsidian lists an iOS app.
    • Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • QOwnNotes is open source, according to its own site.
    Obsidian vs QOwnNotesObsidian pricing and details

  3. Notesnook

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

    • Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). QOwnNotes is free.
    • Only Notesnook lists a web app.
    • Only Notesnook lists an iOS app.
    • Notesnook is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Notesnook pricing and details

  4. Standard Notes

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

    • Standard Notes starts at $90 per year (Productivity). QOwnNotes is free.
    • Only Standard Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Standard Notes lists an iOS app.
    • Standard Notes is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Standard Notes pricing and details

  5. SiYuan

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

    • SiYuan starts at $64 one-time payment (PRO Features). QOwnNotes is free.
    • Only SiYuan lists a web app.
    • Only SiYuan lists an iOS app.
    • SiYuan is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    SiYuan pricing and details

  6. Inkdrop

    Markdown note app for developers with encrypted sync

    • Inkdrop starts at $8.31 per month, billed annually ($99.80 per year). QOwnNotes is free.
    • QOwnNotes has a free plan. Inkdrop does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Inkdrop lists an iOS app.
    • Inkdrop is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Inkdrop pricing and details

  7. Cryptee

    Encrypted documents, notes and photo storage from Estonia

    • Cryptee starts at €3 per month (10 GB). QOwnNotes is free.
    • Only Cryptee lists a web app.
    • Only QOwnNotes lists Windows, macOS, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only QOwnNotes lists a browser extension.
    Cryptee pricing and details

  8. FUTO Notes

    Local-first Markdown notes with self-hosted encrypted sync

    • FUTO Notes is free. QOwnNotes is free.
    • Only FUTO Notes lists an iOS app.
    • Only QOwnNotes lists a browser extension.
    • FUTO Notes is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    FUTO Notes pricing and details

  9. Lockbook

    Open-source encrypted notes app with Markdown and drawing

    • Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month. QOwnNotes is free.
    • Only Lockbook lists an iOS app.
    • Only QOwnNotes lists a browser extension.
    • Lockbook is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Lockbook pricing and details

  10. Anytype

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

    • Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). QOwnNotes is free.
    • Only Anytype lists an iOS app.
    • Only QOwnNotes lists a browser extension.
    • Anytype is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Anytype 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). QOwnNotes is free.
    • Only Mimiri Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Mimiri Notes lists an iOS app.
    • Only QOwnNotes lists a browser extension.
    Mimiri Notes pricing and details

  12. DeepNotes

    End-to-end encrypted infinite canvas for nested notes

    • DeepNotes starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly ($47.88). QOwnNotes is free.
    • Only DeepNotes lists a web app.
    • Only QOwnNotes lists an Android app.
    • Only QOwnNotes lists a browser extension.
    DeepNotes pricing and details

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Common questions

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

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

Is QOwnNotes end-to-end encrypted?

The QOwnNotes listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

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