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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Scrintal

The Scrintal 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.

Scrintal is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year). 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 Scrintal

  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). Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • Obsidian has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Obsidian lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Obsidian lists a browser extension.
    Obsidian vs ScrintalObsidian pricing and details

  2. DeepNotes

    End-to-end encrypted infinite canvas for nested notes

    • DeepNotes starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly ($47.88). Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • DeepNotes has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only DeepNotes lists a Linux app.
    • DeepNotes is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    DeepNotes vs ScrintalDeepNotes pricing and details

  3. Anytype

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

    • Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • Anytype has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Anytype lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Scrintal lists a web app.
    Anytype pricing and details

  4. Notesnook

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

    • Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • Notesnook has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Notesnook lists Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • Only Notesnook lists a browser extension.
    Notesnook pricing and details

  5. SiYuan

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

    • SiYuan starts at $64 one-time payment (PRO Features). Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • SiYuan has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only SiYuan lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only SiYuan lists a browser extension.
    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). Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • Only Inkdrop lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Inkdrop lists a browser extension.
    • Only Scrintal lists a web app.
    Inkdrop pricing and details

  7. Cryptee

    Encrypted documents, notes and photo storage from Estonia

    • Cryptee starts at €3 per month (10 GB). Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • Cryptee has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Scrintal lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Cryptee is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Cryptee pricing and details

  8. Lockbook

    Open-source encrypted notes app with Markdown and drawing

    • Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month. Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • Lockbook has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Lockbook lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Scrintal lists a web app.
    Lockbook pricing and details

  9. Notejoy

    Shared notes app for teams, with real-time editing

    • Notejoy starts at $5 per month, billed annually (Solo). Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • Notejoy has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Notejoy lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Notejoy lists a browser extension.
    Notejoy pricing and details

  10. 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). Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • Joplin has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Joplin lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
    Joplin pricing and details

  11. Standard Notes

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

    • Standard Notes starts at $90 per year (Productivity). Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • Standard Notes has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Standard Notes lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Standard Notes lists a browser extension.
    Standard Notes pricing and details

  12. 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). Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • Mimiri Notes has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Mimiri Notes lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Mimiri Notes is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Mimiri Notes pricing and details

1 more that are end-to-end encrypted

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Common questions

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

Yes. Obsidian, DeepNotes, Anytype, Notesnook, SiYuan, Inkdrop, Cryptee, Lockbook and 5 more are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Is Scrintal end-to-end encrypted?

The Scrintal 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?

Obsidian, DeepNotes, Anytype, Notesnook, SiYuan, Cryptee, Lockbook, Notejoy 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 Scrintal: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.