Tana Outliner alternatives · Note-Taking
End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Tana Outliner
The Tana Outliner 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.
Tana Outliner has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8 per 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 Tana Outliner
- 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). Tana Outliner starts at $8 per month, billed yearly.
- Only Tana Outliner lists a web app.
- Anytype is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Anytype also covers kanban boards.
- 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). Tana Outliner starts at $8 per month, billed yearly.
- Only Obsidian lists a browser extension.
- Only Tana Outliner lists a web app.
- Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- 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). Tana Outliner starts at $8 per month, billed yearly.
- Tana Outliner has a free plan. Inkdrop does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Inkdrop lists a browser extension.
- Only Tana Outliner lists a web app.
- Free plan · from €3/mo
Cryptee
Encrypted documents, notes and photo storage from Estonia
- Cryptee starts at €3 per month (10 GB). Tana Outliner starts at $8 per month, billed yearly.
- Only Tana Outliner lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Cryptee is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Cryptee also covers Markdown and documents.
- 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). Tana Outliner starts at $8 per month, billed yearly.
- Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
- 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). Tana Outliner starts at $8 per month, billed yearly.
- Only Standard Notes lists a browser extension.
- 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). Tana Outliner starts at $8 per month, billed yearly.
- Only Notesnook lists a browser extension.
- Notesnook is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Notesnook also covers Markdown and web clipper.
- 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). Tana Outliner starts at $8 per month, billed yearly.
- Only SiYuan lists a browser extension.
- SiYuan is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- SiYuan also covers databases.
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Lockbook
Open-source encrypted notes app with Markdown and drawing
- Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month. Tana Outliner starts at $8 per month, billed yearly.
- Only Tana Outliner lists a web app.
- Lockbook is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Lockbook also covers Markdown.
- 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). Tana Outliner starts at $8 per month, billed yearly.
- Mimiri Notes is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Tana Outliner also covers meeting notes, linked notes, daily notes and tasks.
- Free
FUTO Notes
Local-first Markdown notes with self-hosted encrypted sync
- FUTO Notes is free. Tana Outliner starts at $8 per month, billed yearly.
- Only Tana Outliner lists a web app.
- FUTO Notes is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- FUTO Notes also covers Markdown.
- 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). Tana Outliner starts at $8 per month, billed yearly.
- Only Tana Outliner lists iOS and Android apps.
- DeepNotes is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- DeepNotes also covers whiteboard and mind mapping.
Common questions
Is there an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Tana Outliner?
Yes. Anytype, Obsidian, Inkdrop, Cryptee, Joplin, Standard Notes, Notesnook, SiYuan and 4 more are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.
Is Tana Outliner end-to-end encrypted?
The Tana Outliner 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, Cryptee, Joplin, Standard Notes, Notesnook, SiYuan, 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 Tana Outliner: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.