CryptNote Alternatives

CryptNote is described as 'tiny (20KB) fully portable NotePad-like text-editor with encryption. It encrypts/decrypts text with the AES/Rijndael algorithm according to a user-supplied password' and is an app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to CryptNote for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Linux, Mac and iPhone. The best alternative is Milanote, which is free. Other great apps like CryptNote are Notebook PEA, CryptoTE, NPPCrypt and fSekrit.

CryptNote alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools but may also be Text Editors. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of CryptNote.

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CryptNote

Free • Proprietary
Text Editor
Windows

CryptNote is a tiny (20KB) fully portable NotePad-like text-editor with encryption. It encrypts/decrypts text with the...

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Milanote
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Freemium • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Mac
Windows
Online
Android
iPhone
iPad
Software as a Service (SaaS)
375 alternatives to Milanote
Milanote is an easy-to-use tool to organize your ideas and projects into visual boards.
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Milanote Features
1. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Milanote simultaneously.
2. Kanban BoardMilanote allows you to organize your workflow by moving cards with drag-and-drop functionality between multiple columns.
Vision board
Artists dashboard
Freeform notes
Mind Map view
Notebook PEA
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
249 alternatives to Notebook PEA
Protects your private notes with a password. Notebook PEA is a self-decrypting archive, that will never store unencrypted text on your disk.
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Notebook PEA Features
1. Hierarchical StructureOrganize your notes, pages, documents, etc., hierarchically with Notebook PEA.
2. Privacy focusedNotebook PEA is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
3. PortableNotebook PEA can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Authenticated encryption
Encrypted Notes
CryptoTE
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Free • Open Source
Text Editor
Windows
Linux
18 alternatives to CryptoTE
CryptoTE is a text editor with integrated strong cryptography. It is based on the popular Scintilla widget and automatically stores text data in secure encrypted container files.
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CryptoTE Features
1. PortableCryptoTE can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Encrypted Notes
NPPCrypt
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Free • Open Source
Windows
Notepad++
23 alternatives to NPPCrypt
NPPCrypt is a plugin for Notepad++ that will allow users to encrypt, decrypt text as well with create hashed messages/text and random blobs.
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NPPCrypt Features
Encrypted Notes
fSekrit
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Free • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Windows
19 alternatives to fSekrit
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.
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fSekrit Features
1. PortablefSekrit can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Encrypted Notes
Sec Notes
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Free • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Android
319 alternatives to Sec Notes
An android app for writing and storing AES-128 encrypted notes. Supports notes, checklists and even spreadsheets. It is the only app in play store offering multiple security options like password protection, pattern lock and pin lock.
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Sec Notes Features
AES Encryption
Encrypted Notes
Notebook
Encrypted Notepad
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Free • Open Source
Text Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
23 alternatives to Encrypted Notepad
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...
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Encrypted Notepad Features
Encrypted Notes
AES Encryption
Paranoia Text Encryption
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Freemium • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Linux
iPhone
16 alternatives to Paranoia Text Encryption
Paranoia Text Encryption keeps your SMS, emails, social networking posts, notes and any other text safe from snoopers, hackers and prying eyes.

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Swiftnotes
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Android
321 alternatives to Swiftnotes
Swiftnotes is a note taking app that takes simplicity and speed to a whole new level.

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Discontinued
This project is no longer maintained. Last version, 3.1.4, released in April 2017, can be still downloaded from GitHub.
Locknote
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Free • Open Source
Windows
19 alternatives to Locknote
Store your most valuable notes in a LockNote. Hide your everyday notes in a safe place. Application and document in one: the mechanism to encrypt and decrypt a note is part of it. Secure, simple, independent. No installation required.
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Locknote Features
1. PortableLocknote can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Encrypted Notes
Discontinued
Last update from 2013, see https://sourceforge.net/projects/locknote/

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