The Archive alternatives · Note-Taking
End-to-end encrypted alternatives to The Archive
The The Archive 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.
The Archive is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $19.99 one-time purchase. 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 The Archive
- 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). The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
- Obsidian has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Obsidian lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Obsidian lists a browser extension.
- 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). The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
- Notesnook has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Notesnook lists a web app.
- Only Notesnook lists Windows, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
- 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). The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
- SiYuan has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only SiYuan lists a web app.
- Only SiYuan lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Free plan · from €3/mo
Cryptee
Encrypted documents, notes and photo storage from Estonia
- Cryptee starts at €3 per month (10 GB). The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
- Cryptee has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Cryptee lists a web app.
- Only The Archive lists a macOS app.
- Free
FUTO Notes
Local-first Markdown notes with self-hosted encrypted sync
- FUTO Notes is free. The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
- FUTO Notes has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only FUTO Notes lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- FUTO Notes is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- 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). The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
- Anytype has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Anytype lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Anytype is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- 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). The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
- Joplin has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Joplin lists a web app.
- Only Joplin lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- 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). The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
- Standard Notes has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Standard Notes lists a web app.
- Only Standard Notes lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- 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). The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
- Only Inkdrop lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Inkdrop lists a browser extension.
- Inkdrop is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Lockbook
Open-source encrypted notes app with Markdown and drawing
- Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month. The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
- Lockbook has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Lockbook lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Lockbook is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- 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). The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
- Mimiri Notes has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Mimiri Notes lists a web app.
- Only Mimiri Notes lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- 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). The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
- DeepNotes has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only DeepNotes lists a web app.
- Only DeepNotes lists Windows and Linux apps.
Common questions
Is there an end-to-end encrypted alternative to The Archive?
Yes. Obsidian, Notesnook, SiYuan, Cryptee, FUTO Notes, Anytype, Joplin, Standard Notes and 4 more are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.
Is The Archive end-to-end encrypted?
The The Archive 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, Notesnook, SiYuan, Cryptee, FUTO Notes, Anytype, Joplin, Standard 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 The Archive: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.