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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to SilverBullet

The SilverBullet 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.

SilverBullet has a free plan. Paid plans start at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use). 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 SilverBullet

  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). SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use).
    • Only Obsidian lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Obsidian lists a browser extension.
    • Only SilverBullet lists a web app.
    Obsidian vs SilverBulletObsidian pricing and details

  2. SiYuan

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

    • SiYuan starts at $64 one-time payment (PRO Features). SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use).
    • Only SiYuan lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only SiYuan lists a browser extension.
    • SiYuan is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    SiYuan vs SilverBulletSiYuan pricing and details

  3. 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). SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use).
    • Only Joplin lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
    • Joplin is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Joplin pricing and details

  4. Standard Notes

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

    • Standard Notes starts at $90 per year (Productivity). SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use).
    • Only Standard Notes lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Standard Notes lists a browser extension.
    • Standard Notes is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Standard Notes pricing and details

  5. Notesnook

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

    • Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use).
    • Only Notesnook lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Only Notesnook lists a browser extension.
    • Notesnook is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Notesnook pricing and details

  6. Cryptee

    Encrypted documents, notes and photo storage from Estonia

    • Cryptee starts at €3 per month (10 GB). SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use).
    • Only SilverBullet lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Cryptee is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • SilverBullet is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Cryptee pricing and details

  7. Lockbook

    Open-source encrypted notes app with Markdown and drawing

    • Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month. SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use).
    • Only Lockbook lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only SilverBullet lists a web app.
    • Lockbook is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Lockbook pricing and details

  8. FUTO Notes

    Local-first Markdown notes with self-hosted encrypted sync

    • FUTO Notes is free. SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use).
    • Only FUTO Notes lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only SilverBullet lists a web app.
    • FUTO Notes is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    FUTO Notes pricing and details

  9. 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). SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use).
    • Only Mimiri Notes lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Mimiri Notes is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • SilverBullet also covers Markdown, linked notes and wiki.
    Mimiri Notes 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). SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use).
    • Only Anytype lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only SilverBullet lists a web app.
    • Anytype is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Anytype pricing and details

  11. Inkdrop

    Markdown note app for developers with encrypted sync

    • Inkdrop starts at $8.31 per month, billed annually ($99.80 per year). SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use).
    • SilverBullet has a free plan. Inkdrop does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Inkdrop lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Inkdrop lists a browser extension.
    Inkdrop 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). SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use).
    • DeepNotes is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • SilverBullet is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • DeepNotes also covers whiteboard and mind mapping.
    DeepNotes pricing and details

Common questions

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

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

Is SilverBullet end-to-end encrypted?

The SilverBullet 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?

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