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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Reflect

The Reflect 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.

Reflect has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app. 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 Reflect

  1. 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). Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app.
    • Only Obsidian lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Reflect is open source, according to its own site.
    Obsidian vs ReflectObsidian 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). Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app.
    • Only Notesnook lists a web app.
    • Only Notesnook lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Notesnook is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Notesnook pricing and details

  3. SiYuan

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

    • SiYuan starts at $64 one-time payment (PRO Features). Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app.
    • Only SiYuan lists a web app.
    • Only SiYuan lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • SiYuan is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    SiYuan pricing and details

  4. Cryptee

    Encrypted documents, notes and photo storage from Estonia

    • Cryptee starts at €3 per month (10 GB). Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app.
    • Only Cryptee lists a web app.
    • Only Reflect lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Reflect lists a browser extension.
    Cryptee pricing and details

  5. FUTO Notes

    Local-first Markdown notes with self-hosted encrypted sync

    • FUTO Notes is free. Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app.
    • Only FUTO Notes lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Reflect lists a browser extension.
    • FUTO Notes is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    FUTO Notes pricing and details

  6. 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). Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app.
    • Only Joplin lists a web app.
    • Only Joplin lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Joplin is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Joplin pricing and details

  7. Standard Notes

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

    • Standard Notes starts at $90 per year (Productivity). Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app.
    • Only Standard Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Standard Notes lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Standard Notes is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Standard Notes pricing and details

  8. Inkdrop

    Markdown note app for developers with encrypted sync

    • Inkdrop starts at $8.31 per month, billed annually ($99.80 per year). Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app.
    • Reflect has a free plan. Inkdrop does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Inkdrop lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Inkdrop is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Inkdrop pricing and details

  9. Lockbook

    Open-source encrypted notes app with Markdown and drawing

    • Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month. Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app.
    • Only Lockbook lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Reflect 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). Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app.
    • Only Anytype lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Reflect 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). Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app.
    • Only Mimiri Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Mimiri Notes lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Reflect 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). Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app.
    • Only DeepNotes lists a web app.
    • Only DeepNotes lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Reflect lists an iOS app.
    DeepNotes pricing and details

Common questions

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

Yes. Obsidian, Notesnook, SiYuan, Cryptee, FUTO Notes, Joplin, Standard Notes, Inkdrop and 4 more are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Is Reflect end-to-end encrypted?

The Reflect 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?

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