CryptoPad Alternatives

CryptoPad has been discontinued. Similar apps include Locki, which has a free version. Other options are Notebook PEA, CryptoTE, Cypher Notepad and Paranoia Text Encryption. In total there are nine Text Editors like CryptoPad for Windows, Linux, Mac, the web and Android.

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CryptoPad alternatives page was last updated Apr 28, 2026

Locki
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Protect PII and sensitive information in any web app. Professional-grade encryption that fits perfectly into your team's workflow.
Cost / License
Freemium
Proprietary
Origin
Poland
EU
Platforms
Online
Google Chrome
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Mozilla Firefox
Poland
EU
+4
C
Good alternative?Is Locki a good alternative to CryptoPad?
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.
226 Notebook PEA alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Note-taking
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
C
Good alternative?Is Notebook PEA a good alternative to CryptoPad?
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.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-2.0)
Alerts
Discontinued
Platforms
Windows
Linux
+4
C
Good alternative?Is CryptoTE a good alternative to CryptoPad?
Cypher Notepad
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Cypher Notepad can help you save your data securely. Download and protect your data.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Text Editor
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
C
Good alternative?Is Cypher Notepad a good alternative to CryptoPad?
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.
Cost / License
Freemium
Proprietary
Origin
Czechia
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
iPhone
Czechia
EU
+3
C
Good alternative?Is this a good alternative to CryptoPad?
Crypto Notepad
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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.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (MIT)
Application type
Text Editor
Platforms
Windows
C
Good alternative?Is Crypto Notepad a good alternative to CryptoPad?
CTI Text Encryption
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CTI Text Encryption is an AES-based text-encryption tool.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Platforms
Windows
C
Good alternative?Is CTI Text Encryption a good alternative to CryptoPad?
TheLetterEncrypter
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TheLetterEncrypter is a small (14KB download) AES-based text-encryption program.
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Platforms
Windows
C
Good alternative?Is TheLetterEncrypter a good alternative to CryptoPad?
Rivia
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Disclaimer: Encryption algorithm has not been audited (and should not be used on sensitive stuff).
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (MIT)
Platforms
Android
F-Droid
+1
C
Good alternative?Is Rivia a good alternative to CryptoPad?