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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Trilium Notes

The Trilium Notes 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.

Trilium Notes is free to 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 Trilium Notes

  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). Trilium Notes is free.
    • Only Obsidian lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a web app.
    • Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Obsidian vs Trilium NotesObsidian pricing and details

  2. 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). Trilium Notes is free.
    • Only Joplin lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Joplin is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Joplin vs Trilium NotesJoplin pricing and details

  3. SiYuan

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

    • SiYuan starts at $64 one-time payment (PRO Features). Trilium Notes is free.
    • Only SiYuan lists iOS and Android apps.
    • SiYuan is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • SiYuan also covers linked notes and databases.
    SiYuan vs Trilium NotesSiYuan pricing and details

  4. Standard Notes

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

    • Standard Notes starts at $90 per year (Productivity). Trilium Notes is free.
    • Only Standard Notes lists iOS and Android apps.
    • 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). Trilium Notes is free.
    • Only Notesnook lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Notesnook is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Notesnook also covers linked notes.
    Notesnook pricing and details

  6. Lockbook

    Open-source encrypted notes app with Markdown and drawing

    • Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month. Trilium Notes is free.
    • Only Lockbook lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a browser extension.
    Lockbook pricing and details

  7. FUTO Notes

    Local-first Markdown notes with self-hosted encrypted sync

    • FUTO Notes is free. Trilium Notes is free.
    • Only FUTO Notes lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a browser extension.
    FUTO 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). Trilium Notes is free.
    • Trilium Notes has a free plan. Inkdrop does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Inkdrop lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a web app.
    Inkdrop pricing and details

  9. Cryptee

    Encrypted documents, notes and photo storage from Estonia

    • Cryptee starts at €3 per month (10 GB). Trilium Notes is free.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a browser extension.
    • Cryptee is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Cryptee pricing and details

  10. 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). Trilium Notes is free.
    • Only Mimiri Notes lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a browser extension.
    • Mimiri Notes is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Mimiri Notes pricing and details

  11. Anytype

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

    • Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). Trilium Notes is free.
    • Only Anytype lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a browser extension.
    Anytype 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). Trilium Notes is free.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a browser extension.
    • DeepNotes is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Trilium Notes is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    DeepNotes pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Trilium Notes?

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

Is Trilium Notes end-to-end encrypted?

The Trilium Notes listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

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