Note-Taking Apps
End-to-end encrypted note-taking apps
12 of the 147 note-taking apps in this directory are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.
11 of them are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ObsidianMarkdown note-taking app that keeps your files on your device | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| AnytypeLocal-first, end-to-end encrypted workspace for notes and data | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| JoplinOpen source Markdown notes with sync through a service you choose | Free plan · from €2.40/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Standard NotesEnd-to-end encrypted notes app with open source clients | Free plan · from $90/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| NotesnookOpen source, end-to-end encrypted notes on every platform | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| SiYuanOpen-source, local-first notes built on linked content blocks | Free plan · from $64 one-time | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| InkdropMarkdown note app for developers with encrypted sync | Free trial · from $8.31/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| CrypteeEncrypted documents, notes and photo storage from Estonia | Free plan · from €3/mo | Yes | Web |
| LockbookOpen-source encrypted notes app with Markdown and drawing | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Mimiri NotesEnd-to-end encrypted notes in a tree, with encrypted sharing | Free plan · from $1.20/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| FUTO NotesLocal-first Markdown notes with self-hosted encrypted sync | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| DeepNotesEnd-to-end encrypted infinite canvas for nested notes | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
Common questions
Which note-taking apps are end-to-end encrypted?
12 of the 147 note-taking apps in this directory are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites. They are Obsidian, Anytype, Joplin, Standard Notes, Notesnook, SiYuan, Inkdrop, Cryptee, Lockbook, Mimiri Notes, FUTO Notes and DeepNotes.
Which of these note-taking apps are free?
Obsidian, Anytype, Joplin, Standard Notes, Notesnook, SiYuan, Cryptee, Lockbook, Mimiri Notes, FUTO Notes and DeepNotes 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 each listing names the pages it was read from.