Protects your private notes with a password. Notebook PEA is a self-decrypting archive, that will never store unencrypted text on your disk.


There are many alternatives to Locknote for Windows and since it's discontinued a lot of people are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is Notebook PEA, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Locknote and 13 are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Locknote are Milanote, CrocodileNote, CryptoTE and NPPCrypt.
Protects your private notes with a password. Notebook PEA is a self-decrypting archive, that will never store unencrypted text on your disk.


Milanote is an easy-to-use tool to organize your ideas and projects into visual boards.




Take simple text notes. You can put them into folders to create your own quick, easy and robust file structure.





fSekrit is a small application for keeping securely encrypted notes. These notes are truly stand-alone; the editor program and your note are merged together into a tiny self-contained program file, bypassing the need to install a special application to view your data.


Paranoia Text Encryption keeps your SMS, emails, social networking posts, notes and any other text safe from snoopers, hackers and prying eyes.




Encrypted Notepad is a very simple to use application providing state of the art industrial-strength encryption to users who want nothing more than to store sensitive information in text documents. Users can be completely at ease in the security provided by Encrypted Notes...



As an original Encrypted Notepad a YAEN is a very simple to use application providing state of the art industrial-strength encryption.





Crypto Notepad stands out through its relatively simple design, as it looks very similar to the standard Windows Notepad. It offers a few extra features, such as encryption and a customizable UI, but it remains lightweight and very easy to use.

I use this app on Windows and on Linux and it works great. Very simple, not bloated. There is an installer app and a portable version as well. No bells and whistles. Good appearance, easy on the eyes.