Crypto Notepad Alternatives

Crypto Notepad is described as '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' and is a Text Editor in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Crypto Notepad for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Android, Mac and iPhone apps. The best Crypto Notepad alternative is Notebook PEA, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Crypto Notepad are NPPCrypt, CryptoTE, Cypher Notepad and fSekrit.

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Crypto Notepad alternatives page was last updated Jun 16, 2020
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  1. Notebook PEA icon

    Notebook PEA

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Notebook PEA

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Authenticated encryption
    2.  Portable
    3.  Encrypted Notes
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Two-factor Authentication
    6.  Hierarchical Structure
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No Tracking

    Notebook PEA VS Crypto Notepad

     

    • Notebook PEA is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Crypto Notepad.

    • Notebook PEA is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Crypto Notepad.

    • Notebook PEA is Free and Open SourceCrypto Notepad is also Free and Open Source
    • Notebook PEA is Privacy focusedCrypto Notepad is not according to our users
  2. NPPCrypt icon

    NPPCrypt

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    NPPCrypt is a plugin for Notepad++ that will allow users to encrypt, decrypt text as well with create hashed messages/text and random blobs.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Notepad++
    An image of downloading NPPCrypt

    NPPCrypt Features

    1.  Encrypted Notes

    NPPCrypt VS Crypto Notepad

     
  4. CryptoTE icon

    CryptoTE

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    CryptoTE screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last version (0.5.390) has been released in 2009.

    CryptoTE Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Encrypted Notes

    CryptoTE VS Crypto Notepad

     
  5. Cypher Notepad icon

    Cypher Notepad

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    Cypher Notepad can help you save your data securely. Download and protect your data.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    main UI

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Syntax Highlighting
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  AES Encryption

    Cypher Notepad VS Crypto Notepad

     
  6. fSekrit icon

    fSekrit

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DK flagDenmark
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    fSekrit screenshot 1

    fSekrit Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Encrypted Notes

    fSekrit VS Crypto Notepad

     
  7. Sec Notes icon

    Sec Notes

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    Notepad Ruled & Un-ruled Text Attach images and videos Complete text formatting options Undo/Redo edits Add Reminder Share notes Random password generator Text-to-speech: Read notes aloud Customizable background themes Custom fonts. Save as text(.txt) file on SD card
    Spreadsheet Best in class scroll experience Complete cell text formatting (bold, italics, background color ... etc) Formula support with entry helper Formulas can reference other formula cells Inserting/Deleting rows and columns with automatic formula range correction Save as excel(.xls) files on SD card Add reminders
    Checklist Easy addition and removing of items Drag and sort list item order Sharing support Custom fonts Add reminder Text-to-speech: Read out items Custom list sorting Automatic marking of checklist as completed when all items are checked Save as text(.txt) file on SD card

    Sec Notes Features

    1.  AES Encryption
    2.  Encrypted Notes
    3.  Notebook

    Sec Notes VS Crypto Notepad

     

    • Sec Notes is the most popular Android alternative to Crypto Notepad.

    • Sec Notes is Free and ProprietaryCrypto Notepad is Free and Open Source
  9. Paranoia Text Encryption icon

    Paranoia Text Encryption

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

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    Paranoia Text Encryption screenshot 1

    Paranoia Text Encryption Features

    Paranoia Text Encryption VS Crypto Notepad

     

    • Paranoia Text Encryption is the most popular iPhone alternative to Crypto Notepad.

    • Paranoia Text Encryption is Freemium and ProprietaryCrypto Notepad is Free and Open Source
  10. Encrypted Notepad icon

    Encrypted Notepad

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    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...

    21 Encrypted Notepad alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • HR flagCroatia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    Encrypted Notepad screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last update in 2015: https://sourceforge.net/projects/enotes/

    Encrypted Notepad Features

    1.  Encrypted Notes
    2.  AES Encryption

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  11. Locknote icon

    Locknote

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    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.

    18 Locknote alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Change the font settings
    Discontinued

    Last update from 2013, see https://sourceforge.net/projects/locknote/

    Locknote Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Encrypted Notes

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  12. CrocodileNote icon

    CrocodileNote

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    CrocodileNote screenshot 1
    CrocodileNote screenshot 2
    CrocodileNote screenshot 3
    Discontinued

    last update 2014; source available in repo

    CrocodileNote VS Crypto Notepad

     
  13. YAEN - Yet Another Encrypted Notepad icon

    YAEN - Yet Another Encrypted Notepad

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    YAEN Android app main screen

    YAEN - Yet Another Encrypted Notepad Features

    1.  AES Encryption

    YAEN - Yet Another Encrypted Notepad VS Crypto Notepad

     
  14. CTI Text Encryption icon

    CTI Text Encryption

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    CTI Text Encryption is an AES-based text-encryption tool.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    CTI Text Encryption screenshot 1

    CTI Text Encryption VS Crypto Notepad

     
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